Watching Srivari Naivedya Ghantaanaadam Tirumala coming on SVBC Channel beamed from Tirumala
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Monday, May 27, 2019
In India Polls involving Seven Phase and Seven Craze
In India Polls involving Seven Phase and Seven Craze
In India notching over 300 seats in just concluded seven phase polls suggested poll fatigue had undeniably not being dumped and yet the right wing party had a success and a glass of rum. The organisational coercion saw it reach home on the back of over 110 million party workers, even those saying yes to its campaign from places as varied as Rome. The 45 minute speech post leads and 75 minute speech on another day saw leader act as if he was addressing the audience from ramparts of Red Fort where on August 15 each year the people don't miss a chance to send a sentiment of gloat. The party's ability to spin a narrative drew applause but there were still enough who had reservations on who could be India's boss. The political class having no control over men in khaki in colonies is something to ponder and herein colony criminals have had enough political patronage and thunder.
Well 2024 is still five years away and it can throw up a verdict either way, the recent set of polls witnessed a moderate to low turnout to fading interest as the exit polls post polls did not go horribly wrong and set the stage for who would take the crown. The polls involving seven phase and seven craze did not go down well with the electorate as they were unwilling to take this as a bait. By 2024 the leader would have turned 70 plus would he still be in the fray to make a guess? Anything can happen between now and 2024, the country could witness a roaring laugh or a situation close to disorder if the leader or the party don't blink and give breathing space to each community by a large quarter.
NDTV Channel in India was to be watched out for on counting day as results started pouring in from 8 am onwards and there was no sign of any rain. The verdict day it was primarily one sided contest in a host of seats and from Bihar to Bihac there was hope post polls those willing to play forward don't turn out to be beasts. On verdict day what to watch out for with abiding interest were anchors to participants trooping in from 7 am and post assessment of poll results some willing to continue well past 9 pm. A three phase poll would be order of the day and for this poll watchdog need not necessarily develop a feet of clay.
The so-called third front with enough grunt could well stand a chance in 2029 or even before that and from there onwards the Grand Old Party could have an innings that would be nothing less than a party blast. For right wing party Kerala and Tamil Nadu States were difficult to breach, perhaps the arithmetic of future could make it have a party at the beach. What to say about the Grand Alliance in the just concluded polls as it lies in tatters and nothing to lay a seige and play host.
Post swearing in attempt should be made to reach out to every community and their Kings. Talks with adjoining country should not be initiated as situation is not rosy and it can't be abbreviated. You talk of 100 million plus first time voters and their ability to swing in your favour, this may not necessarily happen in future if there are enough caste tremors. One Nation, One Wonder, India is a country that has enough charisma round the year calendar. One People, One Nation, One Root India has enough strength and pride to stay away from a narrative that is out and out crude. As for success in large pockets of country in these polls from building toilets to gas connection did bring in the desired results, for a repeat of the same you need to figure out time and again the nation's pulse.
As for polls in other parts of the Globe from Europe to areas where there is Hope, nationalists tuning in is the Reigning Quote. The Nationalism thunder may not last for long as there could well be other issues that could kick in and prolong.
In India notching over 300 seats in just concluded seven phase polls suggested poll fatigue had undeniably not being dumped and yet the right wing party had a success and a glass of rum. The organisational coercion saw it reach home on the back of over 110 million party workers, even those saying yes to its campaign from places as varied as Rome. The 45 minute speech post leads and 75 minute speech on another day saw leader act as if he was addressing the audience from ramparts of Red Fort where on August 15 each year the people don't miss a chance to send a sentiment of gloat. The party's ability to spin a narrative drew applause but there were still enough who had reservations on who could be India's boss. The political class having no control over men in khaki in colonies is something to ponder and herein colony criminals have had enough political patronage and thunder.
Well 2024 is still five years away and it can throw up a verdict either way, the recent set of polls witnessed a moderate to low turnout to fading interest as the exit polls post polls did not go horribly wrong and set the stage for who would take the crown. The polls involving seven phase and seven craze did not go down well with the electorate as they were unwilling to take this as a bait. By 2024 the leader would have turned 70 plus would he still be in the fray to make a guess? Anything can happen between now and 2024, the country could witness a roaring laugh or a situation close to disorder if the leader or the party don't blink and give breathing space to each community by a large quarter.
NDTV Channel in India was to be watched out for on counting day as results started pouring in from 8 am onwards and there was no sign of any rain. The verdict day it was primarily one sided contest in a host of seats and from Bihar to Bihac there was hope post polls those willing to play forward don't turn out to be beasts. On verdict day what to watch out for with abiding interest were anchors to participants trooping in from 7 am and post assessment of poll results some willing to continue well past 9 pm. A three phase poll would be order of the day and for this poll watchdog need not necessarily develop a feet of clay.
The so-called third front with enough grunt could well stand a chance in 2029 or even before that and from there onwards the Grand Old Party could have an innings that would be nothing less than a party blast. For right wing party Kerala and Tamil Nadu States were difficult to breach, perhaps the arithmetic of future could make it have a party at the beach. What to say about the Grand Alliance in the just concluded polls as it lies in tatters and nothing to lay a seige and play host.
Post swearing in attempt should be made to reach out to every community and their Kings. Talks with adjoining country should not be initiated as situation is not rosy and it can't be abbreviated. You talk of 100 million plus first time voters and their ability to swing in your favour, this may not necessarily happen in future if there are enough caste tremors. One Nation, One Wonder, India is a country that has enough charisma round the year calendar. One People, One Nation, One Root India has enough strength and pride to stay away from a narrative that is out and out crude. As for success in large pockets of country in these polls from building toilets to gas connection did bring in the desired results, for a repeat of the same you need to figure out time and again the nation's pulse.
As for polls in other parts of the Globe from Europe to areas where there is Hope, nationalists tuning in is the Reigning Quote. The Nationalism thunder may not last for long as there could well be other issues that could kick in and prolong.
Thursday, May 23, 2019
The Poll Story of 2019 in India: Who Triumphed And Who Whined
The Poll Story of 2019 in India: Who Triumphed And Who Whined
As Grand New Party notched 300 plus seats in 2019 polls, the poll bout suggested that it had enough numbers on its rolls. With a party cadre spread across length and breadth of the country numbering over 11 crore (over 110 million), the organisational advantage saw it reach home with voters registering and asserting even from places like Rome. The 45 minute speech delivered from party headquarters post leads was reminiscent of a dialect delivered from ramparts of Red Fort suggesting nothing could shake their boat.
In India fewer and fewer had any interest in the staggered seven phase polls and as it entered the last lap stories started doing the rounds on success to rope in million of voters and its success to tap. Twenty Twenty four (2024) is still five years away and that could well throw up a verdict with a clear majority if the leader who would have turned 70 plus by then wishes to stay in the fray and not turn haughty. The verdict day when poll results were to roll out it evinced keen interest among the masses as it showed primarily one sided contest in a host of seats and not staggering poll bout. News channels with repute and no nonsense approach like NDTV were watched with abiding interest with anchors to participants trooping in from 7 am and post assessment of poll results some continuing well past 7 pm. As for poll watchdog holding polls in three phases would be a possibility if articulate planning is in place and that would raise a praise.
The so-called third front with enough grunt stand a chance in 2029 and that could be much earlier than that and from there onwards Grand Old Party post 2034 could have an innings that could roar. Two States where citadel was tough to breach for right wing party were Kerala and Tamil Nadu, the states with enough aura of invincibility and sustaining economics that is voodoo. As for just concluded 2019 polls the Grand Alliance and its Arithmetic lie in tatters and they would have to revisit the template and perhaps go solo and for a favourable verdict they may not have to go for enduring wait.
Now the stage is set for swearing in which should be simple and those invited to the event radiating dimple, as for task of holding talks with the neighbouring country it should be nipped in the bud as situation is far from normal in J-K and its hut. Perhaps what swung in favour of Grand New Party were 100 million plus first time voters casting ballot in its favour from places as varied as in Rajasthan's Beawar. A series of welfare measures like electricity to every household to building toilets in large pockets of country to gas connection to far and wide did make a difference and for future grasp Kerala and Tamil Nadu citadel have to be breached by imaginative thinking that is not crass. Euphemism for success is stay tight, stay close to electorate to have pulse of the nation and not go by a theme that stress on caste segregate.
As the season has set in for party stalwarts to put in their papers, it should be accepted in all humility and with no remunerative rumours. Perhaps a working president for a year or two would be fine if the present Grand Old Party president wants to shed the responsibility for 730 days as the party finds it difficult to develop public interface and craze.
As Grand New Party notched 300 plus seats in 2019 polls, the poll bout suggested that it had enough numbers on its rolls. With a party cadre spread across length and breadth of the country numbering over 11 crore (over 110 million), the organisational advantage saw it reach home with voters registering and asserting even from places like Rome. The 45 minute speech delivered from party headquarters post leads was reminiscent of a dialect delivered from ramparts of Red Fort suggesting nothing could shake their boat.
In India fewer and fewer had any interest in the staggered seven phase polls and as it entered the last lap stories started doing the rounds on success to rope in million of voters and its success to tap. Twenty Twenty four (2024) is still five years away and that could well throw up a verdict with a clear majority if the leader who would have turned 70 plus by then wishes to stay in the fray and not turn haughty. The verdict day when poll results were to roll out it evinced keen interest among the masses as it showed primarily one sided contest in a host of seats and not staggering poll bout. News channels with repute and no nonsense approach like NDTV were watched with abiding interest with anchors to participants trooping in from 7 am and post assessment of poll results some continuing well past 7 pm. As for poll watchdog holding polls in three phases would be a possibility if articulate planning is in place and that would raise a praise.
The so-called third front with enough grunt stand a chance in 2029 and that could be much earlier than that and from there onwards Grand Old Party post 2034 could have an innings that could roar. Two States where citadel was tough to breach for right wing party were Kerala and Tamil Nadu, the states with enough aura of invincibility and sustaining economics that is voodoo. As for just concluded 2019 polls the Grand Alliance and its Arithmetic lie in tatters and they would have to revisit the template and perhaps go solo and for a favourable verdict they may not have to go for enduring wait.
Now the stage is set for swearing in which should be simple and those invited to the event radiating dimple, as for task of holding talks with the neighbouring country it should be nipped in the bud as situation is far from normal in J-K and its hut. Perhaps what swung in favour of Grand New Party were 100 million plus first time voters casting ballot in its favour from places as varied as in Rajasthan's Beawar. A series of welfare measures like electricity to every household to building toilets in large pockets of country to gas connection to far and wide did make a difference and for future grasp Kerala and Tamil Nadu citadel have to be breached by imaginative thinking that is not crass. Euphemism for success is stay tight, stay close to electorate to have pulse of the nation and not go by a theme that stress on caste segregate.
As the season has set in for party stalwarts to put in their papers, it should be accepted in all humility and with no remunerative rumours. Perhaps a working president for a year or two would be fine if the present Grand Old Party president wants to shed the responsibility for 730 days as the party finds it difficult to develop public interface and craze.
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Watching Srivaari Naivedya Ghantaanaadam Tirumala
Watching Srivari Naivedya Ghantaanaadam Tirumala coming on SVBC Channel beamed from Tirumala
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
The stay in Gujarat was for over 10 days
The stay in Gujarat was for over 10 days
The stay in Gujarat was for over 10 days with enough moments to raise a praise. By and large the people were good, the search for black tea did not make me come across anyone who was rude. I won't miss an opportunity to express gratitude to Mr Abbas and Mr Shoaib of Dilkush Tea Centre in Somnath, same sentiment would go out for Narainbhai of Chamunda Tea Centre. I would remain ever grateful to Mr Mahesh of Hotel Radhe and the remaining staff. Some hotel men sought to know when i would be visiting Somnath again and would i like to stay in their hotel. As for weather in Somnath the heat was tolerable with breeze blowing now and then. What to watch out for was the food we take and the water we drink. Here Hotel Radhe came handy
As for Dwarkadhish a special word of appreciation for Sanjay bhai who handed over laminated pictures of Lord Dwarkadhish, Staff of Gandhi General store, Staff of Agarwal Seva Sadan, Marubhai of Byet Dwarka who provided a ride to Hanuman Dandi Temple and Hudabhai and his brother from Nageshwar. Different sets of butter milk came handy to thwart any challenge that came from heat that showed no signs of abating.
As i reached Ahmedabad from Dwarkadhish after having stayed in Hotel Mukam the next hotel on my itinerary was Hotel Relax near Palica Bazar. I had personally met Ilyasbhai a day before and he showed his willingness to play host. Next day when i reached Hotel Relax to take a room, Ilyasbhai point blank refused to hand over room citing last minute online booking by a customer who would vacate in an hour or so. I told him i will wait for that time in reception but he was in no mood to listen to me. He was paying heed to the request of department men in plain clothes who had visited the hotel before me and given instructions to not hand over room to me. Ilyasbhai's tone and tenor fairly suggested he had been brainwashed by men in plain clothes and he was rude to the point of throwing me out had i not decided to move out. For the next one hour in the heat of Ahmedabad i frantically searched for a room and i zeroed in on Hotel Sohel which had Mr Allauddin at the counter. I stayed for a day and next day i took meals from Hotel Kalapi where the staff including Mr Mahender, Mr Khem Singh and Mr Mahender Singh were quite helpful.
On a Monday evening i left Hotel Sohel a little after 5 pm for airport. Inside airport as passengers including me were about to board a flight, the malfunctioning engine led to a delay of over two hours and we we were told that another flight has been arranged which is coming from Pune. Some men from Gujarat wanted to know the places i visited in their State.They were delighted to hear i had been to Somnath and Dwarkadhish. The Go Air Staff on ground Ashish and Yash Pardeshi in particular looked after passengers quite well.
Finally the Go Air flight took off at 12.50 am and landed in Delhi at 1.55 am. The inflight magazine had some insightful stories like best on-time performing airline for the sixth time in a row. Go Air connects you to 24 domestic destinations and four international destinations with over 240 flights daily. Another story on India's best street food trail from Jaipur's Pyaaz Kachoris to 99 varieties of Bangalorean Dosas and from the iconic Kolkata's Kathi Rolls to the quintessential Mumbai's Pav Bhaji. Two destination in South India which we were prodded to take a look at were Chikmagallur, 243 kms from Bengaluru and second Coorg, 265 kms from Bengaluru.
All in all the stay in Gujarat called for special allegiance to a template where apart from visiting temples one had to be cautious enough to know the source of the water and food that one would take. The best months to visit Gujarat are undeniably September to February.
The stay in Gujarat was for over 10 days with enough moments to raise a praise. By and large the people were good, the search for black tea did not make me come across anyone who was rude. I won't miss an opportunity to express gratitude to Mr Abbas and Mr Shoaib of Dilkush Tea Centre in Somnath, same sentiment would go out for Narainbhai of Chamunda Tea Centre. I would remain ever grateful to Mr Mahesh of Hotel Radhe and the remaining staff. Some hotel men sought to know when i would be visiting Somnath again and would i like to stay in their hotel. As for weather in Somnath the heat was tolerable with breeze blowing now and then. What to watch out for was the food we take and the water we drink. Here Hotel Radhe came handy
As for Dwarkadhish a special word of appreciation for Sanjay bhai who handed over laminated pictures of Lord Dwarkadhish, Staff of Gandhi General store, Staff of Agarwal Seva Sadan, Marubhai of Byet Dwarka who provided a ride to Hanuman Dandi Temple and Hudabhai and his brother from Nageshwar. Different sets of butter milk came handy to thwart any challenge that came from heat that showed no signs of abating.
As i reached Ahmedabad from Dwarkadhish after having stayed in Hotel Mukam the next hotel on my itinerary was Hotel Relax near Palica Bazar. I had personally met Ilyasbhai a day before and he showed his willingness to play host. Next day when i reached Hotel Relax to take a room, Ilyasbhai point blank refused to hand over room citing last minute online booking by a customer who would vacate in an hour or so. I told him i will wait for that time in reception but he was in no mood to listen to me. He was paying heed to the request of department men in plain clothes who had visited the hotel before me and given instructions to not hand over room to me. Ilyasbhai's tone and tenor fairly suggested he had been brainwashed by men in plain clothes and he was rude to the point of throwing me out had i not decided to move out. For the next one hour in the heat of Ahmedabad i frantically searched for a room and i zeroed in on Hotel Sohel which had Mr Allauddin at the counter. I stayed for a day and next day i took meals from Hotel Kalapi where the staff including Mr Mahender, Mr Khem Singh and Mr Mahender Singh were quite helpful.
On a Monday evening i left Hotel Sohel a little after 5 pm for airport. Inside airport as passengers including me were about to board a flight, the malfunctioning engine led to a delay of over two hours and we we were told that another flight has been arranged which is coming from Pune. Some men from Gujarat wanted to know the places i visited in their State.They were delighted to hear i had been to Somnath and Dwarkadhish. The Go Air Staff on ground Ashish and Yash Pardeshi in particular looked after passengers quite well.
Finally the Go Air flight took off at 12.50 am and landed in Delhi at 1.55 am. The inflight magazine had some insightful stories like best on-time performing airline for the sixth time in a row. Go Air connects you to 24 domestic destinations and four international destinations with over 240 flights daily. Another story on India's best street food trail from Jaipur's Pyaaz Kachoris to 99 varieties of Bangalorean Dosas and from the iconic Kolkata's Kathi Rolls to the quintessential Mumbai's Pav Bhaji. Two destination in South India which we were prodded to take a look at were Chikmagallur, 243 kms from Bengaluru and second Coorg, 265 kms from Bengaluru.
All in all the stay in Gujarat called for special allegiance to a template where apart from visiting temples one had to be cautious enough to know the source of the water and food that one would take. The best months to visit Gujarat are undeniably September to February.
Sightings in Dwarkdhish II
Sightings in Dwarkdhish II
- Keshav Cold Drinks
- Gayatri Fruit Centre
- Jalaram Pan House
- Om Pan House
- Tulsi Fruit Centre
- Kanyadan Selection
- Himanshu Garments
- Dwarkesh Handicraft
- Dattani Services
- Krishna Fashion
- Dwarkadhish Jewellers
- Mavani Selection
- Madhuram Handicraft
- Dimple Selection
- Rathod Hair Art
- Patanjali Shreenath Prov Store
- Parmanand Store (Meet Mr Jagdish and buy a bag)
- Gokul Store
- Shiv Pan
- Bharat Laundry
- Hari Om Men's Wear
- Classic Collection
- Classic Pan
- Bank of Baroda
- Lady's Paradise (here i meet Mr Jadda Mal)
- Shiv Travels
- SBI
- VIVO
- On Left Side Swaminarayan Temple
- Raghuvanshi Pan and Cold Drinks
- Bangad Bhawan
- Pushpak Travels
- Vishal Cold Drinks
- Gayatri Cold Drinks
- Hotel Madhav
- Sri Siddhivinayak Tea and Cold Drinks
- Discovery R. O. Water
- Shivganga Store
- Bhagwati Chinese and Fast Food Cart
- Hotel Narayan Inn
- Lakshmi Pan Corner
- Blacktip Scuba India
- Maruti Pan House
- Deep Pan
- Gopi Restaurant
- Alakh The Retro Cafe
- Krishna Pan Cold Drinks
- Kabir Computer
- Hotel City Palace
- Hotel Chandni (meet Mr Jawa bhai the manager)
- Satyam Novelty
- Ujala Sales and Service
- Ravi Arcade
- Aashapura General Stores
- Rudraksh Gifts
- Krishna Vijay Tea Centre
- Krishna Enterprise
- Krishna Stores
- Gandhi Pan House
- Jay Julelal Mobile
- Hotel Krishna
- Jyoti Gas Service
- Harsiddhi Stores
- Om Selection
- Shree Dwarkadhish Hospital
- Hotel Radha Madhav
- Airtel 4G
- Jio Digital Life
- Jalaram Tours and Travels
- Tata Sky
- Dwarkesh Enterprise
- Kajal Cold Drinks
- Radheyshyam Store
- Samarpan Selection
- Darshan Shopping Centre Jawahar road
- Parmar Hardware Stores
- Hotel Shree Darshan
- Shree Dwarkesh Selection
- A-1 Medical Store (handy for Savlon antiseptic liquid)
- Madhav Footwear
- Bhagwati Travels
- Dharamshala
- Uttam Travels
- Hansquare
- Mashru Selection
- Shre Shyam Sadan
- P and P Ice Cream
- Annapoorna Bhojanalaya
- Madhav Restaurant
- Balaji Restaurant
- Hotel Shreeram (Mr Rohit)
- Hotel Kailash
- Hotel Bansi
- Amul Vijay Refreshments
- PNB
- Samarpan NX
- Hotel Nand Nandan
- The Great News Paper
- Hotel Sky
- Hotel Gandhi
- Shreejikrupa Guest House
- Kumkum Selected
- Khatri Mukeshbhai Bandhariwala Jamnagarwala
- Shree Radhe Krishna Silk
- Shree Radhe Krishna Selection
- Prafulla Selection
- Bal Kishan Mukut Shringar Awam Poshak
- Mayur Footwear
- Shree Krishna Telecom
- Parmar Handicraft
- Vaman
- Dwarkadhish Footwear
- Priya Selection
- Giri Raj
- Kishore Stores
- Manmohan
- Dwarkadhish Temple
- Rudra
- Shree Krishna Complex Near Agarwal Seva Sadan
- Keshav Cold Drinks
- Gayatri Fruit Centre
- Jalaram Pan House
- Om Pan House
- Tulsi Fruit Centre
- Kanyadan Selection
- Himanshu Garments
- Dwarkesh Handicraft
- Dattani Services
- Krishna Fashion
- Dwarkadhish Jewellers
- Mavani Selection
- Madhuram Handicraft
- Dimple Selection
- Rathod Hair Art
- Patanjali Shreenath Prov Store
- Parmanand Store (Meet Mr Jagdish and buy a bag)
- Gokul Store
- Shiv Pan
- Bharat Laundry
- Hari Om Men's Wear
- Classic Collection
- Classic Pan
- Bank of Baroda
- Lady's Paradise (here i meet Mr Jadda Mal)
- Shiv Travels
- SBI
- VIVO
- On Left Side Swaminarayan Temple
- Raghuvanshi Pan and Cold Drinks
- Bangad Bhawan
- Pushpak Travels
- Vishal Cold Drinks
- Gayatri Cold Drinks
- Hotel Madhav
- Sri Siddhivinayak Tea and Cold Drinks
- Discovery R. O. Water
- Shivganga Store
- Bhagwati Chinese and Fast Food Cart
- Hotel Narayan Inn
- Lakshmi Pan Corner
- Blacktip Scuba India
- Maruti Pan House
- Deep Pan
- Gopi Restaurant
- Alakh The Retro Cafe
- Krishna Pan Cold Drinks
- Kabir Computer
- Hotel City Palace
- Hotel Chandni (meet Mr Jawa bhai the manager)
- Satyam Novelty
- Ujala Sales and Service
- Ravi Arcade
- Aashapura General Stores
- Rudraksh Gifts
- Krishna Vijay Tea Centre
- Krishna Enterprise
- Krishna Stores
- Gandhi Pan House
- Jay Julelal Mobile
- Hotel Krishna
- Jyoti Gas Service
- Harsiddhi Stores
- Om Selection
- Shree Dwarkadhish Hospital
- Hotel Radha Madhav
- Airtel 4G
- Jio Digital Life
- Jalaram Tours and Travels
- Tata Sky
- Dwarkesh Enterprise
- Kajal Cold Drinks
- Radheyshyam Store
- Samarpan Selection
- Darshan Shopping Centre Jawahar road
- Parmar Hardware Stores
- Hotel Shree Darshan
- Shree Dwarkesh Selection
- A-1 Medical Store (handy for Savlon antiseptic liquid)
- Madhav Footwear
- Bhagwati Travels
- Dharamshala
- Uttam Travels
- Hansquare
- Mashru Selection
- Shre Shyam Sadan
- P and P Ice Cream
- Annapoorna Bhojanalaya
- Madhav Restaurant
- Balaji Restaurant
- Hotel Shreeram (Mr Rohit)
- Hotel Kailash
- Hotel Bansi
- Amul Vijay Refreshments
- PNB
- Samarpan NX
- Hotel Nand Nandan
- The Great News Paper
- Hotel Sky
- Hotel Gandhi
- Shreejikrupa Guest House
- Kumkum Selected
- Khatri Mukeshbhai Bandhariwala Jamnagarwala
- Shree Radhe Krishna Silk
- Shree Radhe Krishna Selection
- Prafulla Selection
- Bal Kishan Mukut Shringar Awam Poshak
- Mayur Footwear
- Shree Krishna Telecom
- Parmar Handicraft
- Vaman
- Dwarkadhish Footwear
- Priya Selection
- Giri Raj
- Kishore Stores
- Manmohan
- Dwarkadhish Temple
- Rudra
- Shree Krishna Complex Near Agarwal Seva Sadan
Sightings in Dwarkadhish
Sightings in Dwarkadhish
- Brij Bihari Dharamshala
- Shiv Travels
- Om Narayanan Sweet and Namkeen
- Dipak Selection
- Janki Fashion
- Shiv Vishwakarma Dharamshala
- Amul
- D. N. Selection
- Agarwal Seva Sadan
- D. N. Bros
- Shiv Shakti Restaurant
- Shivam Stores
- Shree Harsdiddhi Sweet Mart
- Govind Art Studio
- Dattani Fashion House
- Bhagirath Juice Bar
- Jalaram Pan House
- Jamnadas Ratanshi Gandhi
- Swastik Novelty Stores
- Shiv Lassi
- Govinda Multi Cuisine Restaurant
- Manbhavan Harikrupa Cold Corner
- Jalaram Cold Drinks
- Geeta Store
- Barai
- Modern
- Shree Dwarka Emporium
- J.J Bandhej
- Khusboo Stores
- Gandhi General Store
- Mahaveer Medical Store
- appo camera
- Shree Shringar
- Art Tailor
- Giriraj Dresses
- Rudra
- Krishna Jewellers
- Radhika Handicraft
- Dwarkadhish Temple
- Brij Bihari Dharamshala
- Shiv Travels
- Om Narayanan Sweet and Namkeen
- Dipak Selection
- Janki Fashion
- Shiv Vishwakarma Dharamshala
- Amul
- D. N. Selection
- Agarwal Seva Sadan
- D. N. Bros
- Shiv Shakti Restaurant
- Shivam Stores
- Shree Harsdiddhi Sweet Mart
- Govind Art Studio
- Dattani Fashion House
- Bhagirath Juice Bar
- Jalaram Pan House
- Jamnadas Ratanshi Gandhi
- Swastik Novelty Stores
- Shiv Lassi
- Govinda Multi Cuisine Restaurant
- Manbhavan Harikrupa Cold Corner
- Jalaram Cold Drinks
- Geeta Store
- Barai
- Modern
- Shree Dwarka Emporium
- J.J Bandhej
- Khusboo Stores
- Gandhi General Store
- Mahaveer Medical Store
- appo camera
- Shree Shringar
- Art Tailor
- Giriraj Dresses
- Rudra
- Krishna Jewellers
- Radhika Handicraft
- Dwarkadhish Temple
Sunday, May 19, 2019
The ride from Dwarkadhish to Ahmedabad in Gujarat
The ride from Dwarkadhish to Ahmedabad in Gujarat
When i checked out of Agarwal Seva Sadan on a Saturday, i came across Kishorebhai of stationary shop a little after 7.15 am. It is automan Mr Eshwar who prods me to take his auto and he takes me to station. In Dwarkadhish station meet Mr Karthik and other members from Chennai. I tell them i have been to Rameswaram, Kanniyakumari, Kanchipuram, Madurai, Nagercoil and other places in Tamil Nadu State. Meet Mr Babubhai, meet Mr Aditya working in Hotel Mercure in Dwarka. Earlier he worked in Bekal in Kerala near Mangalore. In Platform 1 the Tea and Refreshment stall of O J Lakhani has its shutters down and i hope it starts functioning soon.
The train i am supposed to board is Okha Nathdwara Express 19575 which has Engine no 16823. The train leaves at 8.28, the scheduled departure time is 8.13, at 8.32 gains traction, at 8.36 wind power installations can be spotted. From here i have three sets of curd and go for sleep. At 11 am comes Hapa, 12.55 Rajkot, 1.47 Wankaner. Stations on the way like Sabli Road and Lakhtar are fairly clean. At 4.08 Viramgam Junction, 4.25 Jakhvada, 4.37 Hotel Tokyo can be spotted, 4.45 Sanand and at 5.18 Ahmedabad.
In the train i would remain ever grateful to a family which boarded the train from Rajkot for letting me sit on a lower berth despite i having an upper berth seat. This family from Jetpur near Rajkot is into cloth business and scheduled to get down at Mandsaur in Madhya Pradesh. Mind you Rajkot is the ninth cleanest city in India. I would remain ever grateful to Huda bhai and his brother from Nageshwar, the staff of Agarwal Seva Sadan and all those whom i came across in Dwarkadhish always beaming and relishing every moment spent in temple town. The Dwarkesh Amul store came handy as it had plenty to offer especially different sets of curd and the staff very helpful.
In Ahmedabad i stayed in Hotel Mukam. During night i could barely sleep as it was exceedingly hot and a gentleman had put on TV set on full volume in the adjoining room. Only when i asked him to pay heed to my request the TV set was shut. Next day i had the opportunity to visit Camp Hanuman Temple in the heart of Ahmedabad.
Meet Mr Mahender in Hotel Kalapi, Mr Bashir in Hotel Mukam. Mr Bashir has come from Afghanistan. Meet Surendar, Rahul and Javed in Hotel Mukam. Automan Mr Munnabhai takes me to Hotel Kalapi. Meet Mr Sharief while on a walk, meet automan Mehboob. Automan Jignesh takes me to Kalupur for bananas. Mr Mohammad hands over bananas. As for Mr Bashir he is scheduled to leave for Afghanistan
Hope peace prevails in Afghanistan as well as Middle East.
When i checked out of Agarwal Seva Sadan on a Saturday, i came across Kishorebhai of stationary shop a little after 7.15 am. It is automan Mr Eshwar who prods me to take his auto and he takes me to station. In Dwarkadhish station meet Mr Karthik and other members from Chennai. I tell them i have been to Rameswaram, Kanniyakumari, Kanchipuram, Madurai, Nagercoil and other places in Tamil Nadu State. Meet Mr Babubhai, meet Mr Aditya working in Hotel Mercure in Dwarka. Earlier he worked in Bekal in Kerala near Mangalore. In Platform 1 the Tea and Refreshment stall of O J Lakhani has its shutters down and i hope it starts functioning soon.
The train i am supposed to board is Okha Nathdwara Express 19575 which has Engine no 16823. The train leaves at 8.28, the scheduled departure time is 8.13, at 8.32 gains traction, at 8.36 wind power installations can be spotted. From here i have three sets of curd and go for sleep. At 11 am comes Hapa, 12.55 Rajkot, 1.47 Wankaner. Stations on the way like Sabli Road and Lakhtar are fairly clean. At 4.08 Viramgam Junction, 4.25 Jakhvada, 4.37 Hotel Tokyo can be spotted, 4.45 Sanand and at 5.18 Ahmedabad.
In the train i would remain ever grateful to a family which boarded the train from Rajkot for letting me sit on a lower berth despite i having an upper berth seat. This family from Jetpur near Rajkot is into cloth business and scheduled to get down at Mandsaur in Madhya Pradesh. Mind you Rajkot is the ninth cleanest city in India. I would remain ever grateful to Huda bhai and his brother from Nageshwar, the staff of Agarwal Seva Sadan and all those whom i came across in Dwarkadhish always beaming and relishing every moment spent in temple town. The Dwarkesh Amul store came handy as it had plenty to offer especially different sets of curd and the staff very helpful.
In Ahmedabad i stayed in Hotel Mukam. During night i could barely sleep as it was exceedingly hot and a gentleman had put on TV set on full volume in the adjoining room. Only when i asked him to pay heed to my request the TV set was shut. Next day i had the opportunity to visit Camp Hanuman Temple in the heart of Ahmedabad.
Meet Mr Mahender in Hotel Kalapi, Mr Bashir in Hotel Mukam. Mr Bashir has come from Afghanistan. Meet Surendar, Rahul and Javed in Hotel Mukam. Automan Mr Munnabhai takes me to Hotel Kalapi. Meet Mr Sharief while on a walk, meet automan Mehboob. Automan Jignesh takes me to Kalupur for bananas. Mr Mohammad hands over bananas. As for Mr Bashir he is scheduled to leave for Afghanistan
Hope peace prevails in Afghanistan as well as Middle East.
Saturday, May 18, 2019
Saturday that i spent in Dwarkadhish
Saturday that i spent in Dwarkadhish
Having been to Byet Dwarka on a Thursday with heat in no mood to abate, the to and fro ride accomplished on a vessel that didn't encroach upon a territory that had among its belongings the likes of a castle. Friday was different as it was spent in visiting Dwarakadhish Temple on foot, something that had revelations in form of truth. Later a search on foot that could yield little as far as set of key chain and Mysore Sandal Soap was concerned and this was no means an act displayed by galoot.
Saturday i left the bed by 3 am and little later left the guest house in search for black tea. No sooner i had left the guest house i was amidst a bunch of dogs near Hotel Shreeram whose barking made me turn around. As i walked half a mile or so there was another bunch of stray dogs pulsating with anger and fury and they set their sights on me. I ran with full force and for almost 30 seconds they chased me barking to their strength. Soon they fell silent and withdrew and by Grace of Lord i was able to come out of this predicament. I took a seat next to Hotel Wisnu where a young boy who was part of Hotel Wisnu staff gave a lesson or two on how to deal with stray dogs who were bent to outmanoeuvre me. I was shaken and stirred by dogs attempt to pounce on me as i had done little anything to shake their moments of glee.
Little after 4.30 am i took tea from Naranbhai Tea Centre and a tea centre next to him i would have relished to have tea from there as well but it was closed at that point of time. I returned to guest house and little later recited Sunderkand. By 6.30 i left for Dwarkadhish Temple. I stayed there for a while before returning to Guest House and later left for railway station in an auto driven by Mr Eashwar. On the way i had the opportunity to go past Geetaben-Harsukh bhai store where Geetaben was at the counter. In all the days spent and miles travelled in Dwarkadhish and beyond gave ample evidence of honesty and people swearing by it and residents steady enough to withstand unbearable weather and remained round the year fit. The strength and reservoir of blessings they drew from Dwarkadhish temple was all evident round the year doubling on occasions like Janmashtami and Diwali when the town would be bursting at the seams as devotees from across the world would troop in multiples.
The stay in Dwarkadhish was for three days with enough occasions to have conversations that dwelt from weather to acts of wisdom. There were fewer occasions when polls and related postings the residents of Dwarkadhish town were bothered about and this showed enough synergy in their acts that were far away from something akin to a poll bout. Poll enthusiasm has diluted and somewhat withered away and so would be true for contestant who are undeniably in the fray. These roadshows and road rage these polls were witness to, the timing of the next poll would give you and me the necessary clue.
A special word of appreciation for Chief Priest of Nageshwar who is different from the one i came across last year and this time during my visit to Nageshwar the Chief Priest was helpful.
Somnath Online Darshan
In Somnath Onlline/Live Darshan no volume is coming. This issue should be addressed at the earliest so that devotees are able to watch the different aartis during the day.
Having been to Byet Dwarka on a Thursday with heat in no mood to abate, the to and fro ride accomplished on a vessel that didn't encroach upon a territory that had among its belongings the likes of a castle. Friday was different as it was spent in visiting Dwarakadhish Temple on foot, something that had revelations in form of truth. Later a search on foot that could yield little as far as set of key chain and Mysore Sandal Soap was concerned and this was no means an act displayed by galoot.
Saturday i left the bed by 3 am and little later left the guest house in search for black tea. No sooner i had left the guest house i was amidst a bunch of dogs near Hotel Shreeram whose barking made me turn around. As i walked half a mile or so there was another bunch of stray dogs pulsating with anger and fury and they set their sights on me. I ran with full force and for almost 30 seconds they chased me barking to their strength. Soon they fell silent and withdrew and by Grace of Lord i was able to come out of this predicament. I took a seat next to Hotel Wisnu where a young boy who was part of Hotel Wisnu staff gave a lesson or two on how to deal with stray dogs who were bent to outmanoeuvre me. I was shaken and stirred by dogs attempt to pounce on me as i had done little anything to shake their moments of glee.
Little after 4.30 am i took tea from Naranbhai Tea Centre and a tea centre next to him i would have relished to have tea from there as well but it was closed at that point of time. I returned to guest house and little later recited Sunderkand. By 6.30 i left for Dwarkadhish Temple. I stayed there for a while before returning to Guest House and later left for railway station in an auto driven by Mr Eashwar. On the way i had the opportunity to go past Geetaben-Harsukh bhai store where Geetaben was at the counter. In all the days spent and miles travelled in Dwarkadhish and beyond gave ample evidence of honesty and people swearing by it and residents steady enough to withstand unbearable weather and remained round the year fit. The strength and reservoir of blessings they drew from Dwarkadhish temple was all evident round the year doubling on occasions like Janmashtami and Diwali when the town would be bursting at the seams as devotees from across the world would troop in multiples.
The stay in Dwarkadhish was for three days with enough occasions to have conversations that dwelt from weather to acts of wisdom. There were fewer occasions when polls and related postings the residents of Dwarkadhish town were bothered about and this showed enough synergy in their acts that were far away from something akin to a poll bout. Poll enthusiasm has diluted and somewhat withered away and so would be true for contestant who are undeniably in the fray. These roadshows and road rage these polls were witness to, the timing of the next poll would give you and me the necessary clue.
A special word of appreciation for Chief Priest of Nageshwar who is different from the one i came across last year and this time during my visit to Nageshwar the Chief Priest was helpful.
Somnath Online Darshan
In Somnath Onlline/Live Darshan no volume is coming. This issue should be addressed at the earliest so that devotees are able to watch the different aartis during the day.
Thursday, May 16, 2019
Miles you clocked to reach Somnath; watching visuals on Net
Miles you clocked to reach Somnath; Watching visuals of Somnath Temple on Net
As i watch visuals of Somnath Temple beamed from Somnath on net that at times has its share of glitches, the sentiment that travels is one of allegiance and assimilation with the reigning Lord. The hours you spent, the miles you clocked and days you travelled to reach this holy destination gets very much noticed by Lord Somnath and he accepts you with an open heart if you are outspoken and at times even if you get outnumbered. The cacophony of voices of pilgrims that one hears on net is a reminder that come rain or shine footfall to the temple would always be up and fine.
Splendid is the occasion when aarti - held three times a day at 7 am, 12 pm and 7 pm - is in full flow peppered with Playing of Shehnai, Ringing of Bell, Beating of Drums and Blowing of Conch Shells. If that is not enough the crowd in attendance cheer every moment as the priest takes the aarti from one pedestal to another. Things done in polite manner and with persuasive skills wins the heart of the Lord.
Coming back to Somnath Sentiments the weather would be somewhat bearable but not lost is the hospitality extended by a majority out to outclass those who are indifferent and in a shrinking minority. And that would make one think less about the weather and its whims and fancies. Graced by Arabian Sea the Somnath Temple is one with a history to fall back on and a future to give glimpses of being upbeat and strong.
Those who wish to watch Somnath Visuals should key in Somnath Online Darshan and click on Live Somnath Darshan. That would be enough to get you to the Lord where the crowd multiplies every passing minute during aarti and transport you to a world where illusions lie shattered and hope and honesty float in plenty.
As i watch visuals of Somnath Temple beamed from Somnath on net that at times has its share of glitches, the sentiment that travels is one of allegiance and assimilation with the reigning Lord. The hours you spent, the miles you clocked and days you travelled to reach this holy destination gets very much noticed by Lord Somnath and he accepts you with an open heart if you are outspoken and at times even if you get outnumbered. The cacophony of voices of pilgrims that one hears on net is a reminder that come rain or shine footfall to the temple would always be up and fine.
Splendid is the occasion when aarti - held three times a day at 7 am, 12 pm and 7 pm - is in full flow peppered with Playing of Shehnai, Ringing of Bell, Beating of Drums and Blowing of Conch Shells. If that is not enough the crowd in attendance cheer every moment as the priest takes the aarti from one pedestal to another. Things done in polite manner and with persuasive skills wins the heart of the Lord.
Coming back to Somnath Sentiments the weather would be somewhat bearable but not lost is the hospitality extended by a majority out to outclass those who are indifferent and in a shrinking minority. And that would make one think less about the weather and its whims and fancies. Graced by Arabian Sea the Somnath Temple is one with a history to fall back on and a future to give glimpses of being upbeat and strong.
Those who wish to watch Somnath Visuals should key in Somnath Online Darshan and click on Live Somnath Darshan. That would be enough to get you to the Lord where the crowd multiplies every passing minute during aarti and transport you to a world where illusions lie shattered and hope and honesty float in plenty.
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Leaving for Byet Dwarka; Conversations
Leaving for Byet Dwarka; Conversations
On a Thursday in Dwarkadhish i left the bed early and after taking tea from Kanubhai and Narainbhai, two different tea centres, a little while later i was all prepared to leave for Byet Dwarka. I board a Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation bus and leave Dwarka at 7.03 am, reach jetty at 7.47. The conductor on board is a thorough gentleman. The boat/vessel leaves for Byet Dwarka at 7.55 and reaches its destination at 8.13. We are told that doors to Dwarkadhish Idol will open after 9.30. What else to do but wait endlessly. This thought crosses my mind that why not visit Hanuman Dandi Temple which i am told is 5 kms from here and when i was here the previous time i was told by some people concerned that i should visit the Temple. At that time i had shown least interest. This time if i had availed an auto to and fro journey would have cost rs 400 as against rs 40 for a share ride in Chakda. I opt for Chakda, popular mode of transport in this part of Gujarat, with equal number of passengers lining up. The chakda is driven by Marubhai and we leave for Hanuman Dandi Temple at 9.15, reach there at 9.35. This temple which has idols of Lord Hanuman and his son is perhaps the sole temple across India . After a short recitation we leave for another temple. From there the chakda departs at 10.05 and reaches Byet Dwarka at 10.25. Mannerism is by and large to be appreciated in Byet Dwarka and beyond. The affable nature of priest of Hanuman Dandi Temple is something to relish.
After Visiting Dwarkadhish Temple in Byet Dwarka waiting for vessel to move
I visit Dwarkadhish Temple in Byet Dwarka for a short duration. The search for laminated picture of Lord Dwarkadhish doesn't yield much. Later i head to the place from where a vessel is to be boarded. Till it is packed to capacity the vessel man won't move and here untoward incident can happen due to overloading. Here authorities are hand in glove with vessel operators and they run the risk of boat capsizing/overturning in the middle of the sea. Those who boarded the vessel first and the point at which the vessel finally moved there is a time lag of over 35 to 45 minutes. Leave Byet Dwarka at 11.20 to reach jetty at 11.35. Take hat from Mr Tapan Tiwari who is honest to the point of returning the Rs 500 note which i mistook for Rs 50 and handed over to him. The people by and large including automen here are honest and that's the clue to their success. When the road linking Byet Dwarka would finally come up the devotees of Lord Dwarkadhish would find it much easier to cross over to other side of the sea.
Leaving for Dwardhish by auto
There is a gentleman with the name Mr Kishore Kumar Kanhaiya who arranges auto for me and i leave jetty at 11.47. The Automan goes by the name Mr Ajaybhai. At 12.07 pm workers can be seen filing out of a Tata plant and we reach Dwarkadhish at 12.47. In auto i happen to meet Jetabhai. Half an later Automan Dharmeshbhai takes me to railway station. Mr Hari Singh Choudhary hands over ticket scheduled for Okha Nathdwara train on a Saturday. On the way to station meet Ms Geeta ben and his daughter Vaishali at a store run by them and i am told Harsukhbhai of the same store is taking rest. After taking meals from Annapoorna Bhojanalaya i head to guest house. In the evening i visit Lord Dwarkadhish Temple. A special word of appreciation for Mr Kishorebhai of Anand Novelty (Stationery Shop) who is keen to hand over writing pad and pen as and when sought.
On a Thursday evening i have guests like Hudabhai and his brother who have come from Nageshwar. We broach on a range of subjects. From the time when foundation stone was laid for a road linking Byet Dwarka some two years ago to honesty that is part and parcel of existence in this part of Gujarat we speak for minutes turning to hour intermittent with observations on pollution that drags the City of Delhi to the Crime Cruise that it is witness to. In Delhi especially in colonies of upward hosts and upbringing each household having four to five cars is one steady example of no planning to limit the number of vehicles in the city. His brother is more upbeat on the pollution pestering that tails Delhi and there observations stem from news channel reports and those that appear in newspapers. I tell them i have had some rough sessions as far as my stomach is concerned and this was largely due to heat stroke from staying long in the vessel while visiting Byet Dwarka. We also spoke on the seed money (hafta) that is to be handed over to different authorities if one is in transport business and precisely for that they sold their truck which carried cement from Gujarat to Andhra Pradesh. They suffered losses and this mounting debt forced them to disown this business.
Hudabhai along with other members had been to Uttarakhand State and his experienced was a mixed one while taking a direct train from Ahmedabad to Uttarakhand. From Uttarakhand too they took a direct train to the City of Ahmedabad. They handed over to me a large picture of Nageshwar.
On a Friday i spent considerable time in Dwarkadhish temple and in the melee etching thoughts in a writing pad did not call for any extra effort. After visiting guest house i began to look for a set of key chain the first lot of which i had purchased way back in 2007. I can get hold of just one set as all the stores don't have this set of key chain. As for Mysore Sandal Soap it is hard to get here. The plastic u shaped tongue cleaners which is easy to find in South India i get handful of them from Gandhi General Store. Later i settle for meals which essentially consists of rice and curd. On more than one occasion i had tea from Krishna Vijay Tea Centre and here i was lucky enough to meet Jigneshbhai, Batukbhai and Shyambhai. A special word of appreciation for Dwarkesh Amul for giving me over seven sets of curd at different point of time. A special word of appreciation for Manbhavan Harikrupa Cold Corner for handing me plastic spoon. Kanubhai in particular was kind enough to hand over black tea in the early morning hours.
Sightings in Dwarkadhish
- Dwarkesh Amul for curd
- Manbhavan Harikrupa Cold Corner for spoon
- Gayatri Fruit Centre with Harishbhai at the counter
- Radhe Paratha House Gujarati, Marwadi, Punjabi, Kathiawadi Bhojan milega (Gujarati, Marwadi, Punjabi, Kathiawadi food one can get)
- Hotel Wisnu
- Vijaya Bank ATM
- Hotel Jayanti
- Jay Julelal Bhawan
- Shree Vishnu Krupa
- Jai Kapleshwar Selection
- HDFC Bank
- R K Bakers
- Nirmal Vastu Bhandar
- Swastik
- Asian Paints
- Kashyap Gifts and Articles
- Kant Dinning Hall
- Meet Sourabh from West Bengal, meet tea vendor Narainbhai, meet tea vendor Kanubhai
- Chandni travels
- Havells
- Kan Bhawan Dharamshala
- Jio Digital Life
- idea
- Shivam Pan
- Hotel Shiv
- Vaishali Corner
- Vodafone Supernet
- Tip Top
- Shiv Lassi
- Hotel Trimurti and Restaurant
- M.P. Sons and Electronics
- Vadilal
- Anand Novelty
- Sapna
- Shilpa Stores
- Shree Radha Krishna Mandir (Shree Radha Krishna Temple)
On a Thursday in Dwarkadhish i left the bed early and after taking tea from Kanubhai and Narainbhai, two different tea centres, a little while later i was all prepared to leave for Byet Dwarka. I board a Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation bus and leave Dwarka at 7.03 am, reach jetty at 7.47. The conductor on board is a thorough gentleman. The boat/vessel leaves for Byet Dwarka at 7.55 and reaches its destination at 8.13. We are told that doors to Dwarkadhish Idol will open after 9.30. What else to do but wait endlessly. This thought crosses my mind that why not visit Hanuman Dandi Temple which i am told is 5 kms from here and when i was here the previous time i was told by some people concerned that i should visit the Temple. At that time i had shown least interest. This time if i had availed an auto to and fro journey would have cost rs 400 as against rs 40 for a share ride in Chakda. I opt for Chakda, popular mode of transport in this part of Gujarat, with equal number of passengers lining up. The chakda is driven by Marubhai and we leave for Hanuman Dandi Temple at 9.15, reach there at 9.35. This temple which has idols of Lord Hanuman and his son is perhaps the sole temple across India . After a short recitation we leave for another temple. From there the chakda departs at 10.05 and reaches Byet Dwarka at 10.25. Mannerism is by and large to be appreciated in Byet Dwarka and beyond. The affable nature of priest of Hanuman Dandi Temple is something to relish.
After Visiting Dwarkadhish Temple in Byet Dwarka waiting for vessel to move
I visit Dwarkadhish Temple in Byet Dwarka for a short duration. The search for laminated picture of Lord Dwarkadhish doesn't yield much. Later i head to the place from where a vessel is to be boarded. Till it is packed to capacity the vessel man won't move and here untoward incident can happen due to overloading. Here authorities are hand in glove with vessel operators and they run the risk of boat capsizing/overturning in the middle of the sea. Those who boarded the vessel first and the point at which the vessel finally moved there is a time lag of over 35 to 45 minutes. Leave Byet Dwarka at 11.20 to reach jetty at 11.35. Take hat from Mr Tapan Tiwari who is honest to the point of returning the Rs 500 note which i mistook for Rs 50 and handed over to him. The people by and large including automen here are honest and that's the clue to their success. When the road linking Byet Dwarka would finally come up the devotees of Lord Dwarkadhish would find it much easier to cross over to other side of the sea.
Leaving for Dwardhish by auto
There is a gentleman with the name Mr Kishore Kumar Kanhaiya who arranges auto for me and i leave jetty at 11.47. The Automan goes by the name Mr Ajaybhai. At 12.07 pm workers can be seen filing out of a Tata plant and we reach Dwarkadhish at 12.47. In auto i happen to meet Jetabhai. Half an later Automan Dharmeshbhai takes me to railway station. Mr Hari Singh Choudhary hands over ticket scheduled for Okha Nathdwara train on a Saturday. On the way to station meet Ms Geeta ben and his daughter Vaishali at a store run by them and i am told Harsukhbhai of the same store is taking rest. After taking meals from Annapoorna Bhojanalaya i head to guest house. In the evening i visit Lord Dwarkadhish Temple. A special word of appreciation for Mr Kishorebhai of Anand Novelty (Stationery Shop) who is keen to hand over writing pad and pen as and when sought.
On a Thursday evening i have guests like Hudabhai and his brother who have come from Nageshwar. We broach on a range of subjects. From the time when foundation stone was laid for a road linking Byet Dwarka some two years ago to honesty that is part and parcel of existence in this part of Gujarat we speak for minutes turning to hour intermittent with observations on pollution that drags the City of Delhi to the Crime Cruise that it is witness to. In Delhi especially in colonies of upward hosts and upbringing each household having four to five cars is one steady example of no planning to limit the number of vehicles in the city. His brother is more upbeat on the pollution pestering that tails Delhi and there observations stem from news channel reports and those that appear in newspapers. I tell them i have had some rough sessions as far as my stomach is concerned and this was largely due to heat stroke from staying long in the vessel while visiting Byet Dwarka. We also spoke on the seed money (hafta) that is to be handed over to different authorities if one is in transport business and precisely for that they sold their truck which carried cement from Gujarat to Andhra Pradesh. They suffered losses and this mounting debt forced them to disown this business.
Hudabhai along with other members had been to Uttarakhand State and his experienced was a mixed one while taking a direct train from Ahmedabad to Uttarakhand. From Uttarakhand too they took a direct train to the City of Ahmedabad. They handed over to me a large picture of Nageshwar.
On a Friday i spent considerable time in Dwarkadhish temple and in the melee etching thoughts in a writing pad did not call for any extra effort. After visiting guest house i began to look for a set of key chain the first lot of which i had purchased way back in 2007. I can get hold of just one set as all the stores don't have this set of key chain. As for Mysore Sandal Soap it is hard to get here. The plastic u shaped tongue cleaners which is easy to find in South India i get handful of them from Gandhi General Store. Later i settle for meals which essentially consists of rice and curd. On more than one occasion i had tea from Krishna Vijay Tea Centre and here i was lucky enough to meet Jigneshbhai, Batukbhai and Shyambhai. A special word of appreciation for Dwarkesh Amul for giving me over seven sets of curd at different point of time. A special word of appreciation for Manbhavan Harikrupa Cold Corner for handing me plastic spoon. Kanubhai in particular was kind enough to hand over black tea in the early morning hours.
Sightings in Dwarkadhish
- Dwarkesh Amul for curd
- Manbhavan Harikrupa Cold Corner for spoon
- Gayatri Fruit Centre with Harishbhai at the counter
- Radhe Paratha House Gujarati, Marwadi, Punjabi, Kathiawadi Bhojan milega (Gujarati, Marwadi, Punjabi, Kathiawadi food one can get)
- Hotel Wisnu
- Vijaya Bank ATM
- Hotel Jayanti
- Jay Julelal Bhawan
- Shree Vishnu Krupa
- Jai Kapleshwar Selection
- HDFC Bank
- R K Bakers
- Nirmal Vastu Bhandar
- Swastik
- Asian Paints
- Kashyap Gifts and Articles
- Kant Dinning Hall
- Meet Sourabh from West Bengal, meet tea vendor Narainbhai, meet tea vendor Kanubhai
- Chandni travels
- Havells
- Kan Bhawan Dharamshala
- Jio Digital Life
- idea
- Shivam Pan
- Hotel Shiv
- Vaishali Corner
- Vodafone Supernet
- Tip Top
- Shiv Lassi
- Hotel Trimurti and Restaurant
- M.P. Sons and Electronics
- Vadilal
- Anand Novelty
- Sapna
- Shilpa Stores
- Shree Radha Krishna Mandir (Shree Radha Krishna Temple)
Sunday, May 12, 2019
Leaving Somnath for Dwarkadhish in Gujarat in India; Visiting Nageshwar
Leaving Somnath for Dwarkadhish; Visiting Nageshwar
After i left Somnath after three day stay the temple thoughts reminded me of my first sojourn to Somnath Temple way back in May 2005. At that point of time large containers of milk could be easily spotted being carried by milk vendors to temple to be offered to Lord Somnath and frisking was non existent as against two layers that we are witness to nowadays. At that time i was visiting Somnath from Gir Sasan where i had gone to do a story on Asiatic Lions. Why frisking has come in places across country is hard to guess but the fact of the matter is the more they would engage in misadventure the more they would be required to seek such measures. It is automan Mr Daddoo bhai who is kind enough to drop me at Somnath station and his mannerism is to be appreciated. I smile at the police personnel probably an RPF (Railway Protection Force) man at Somnath station and he returns the smile.
There is a sole train that connects Somnath to Dwarkadhish. At Somnath Station i meet Mr S Sin who stays about 30 to 40 kms away from Somnath and is associated with GTPL the company that provides cable and net connections across Gujarat. Mr S Sin is kind enough to offer seat at the station. The train i am in leaves Somnath at 10.35 pm and reaches Dwarka after 7.30 the next morning. There is Okha-Howrah train stationed on Platform One. There are no porters at Dwarkadhish station and passengers are left to fend for themselves as they are supposed/made to carry the luggage from Platform no 2 to a parking lot. A shared auto ride takes me to Balaji Bhawan. With the manager looking a bit reluctant and in two minds, i find it more appropriate to seek room in Agarwal Seva Sadan in Dwarkadhish. I may take a room in Balaji Bhawan the next time. In Dwarkadhish meet Mr Jeta bhai of Dwarkapuri Guest House asking me to take room in Yamuna Guest House. Meet fruit vendor Mr Jayesh. Meet Mr Vijlibhai and Mr Rajeshbhai. Meet automan Mr Parasbhai.
Sightings in Somnath
- Davat Beverages Limun
- Gajanand Guest House
- Star Cold Drinks
- Samrat Restaurant ( Ghar Jaisa Khana) (Home like food)
- Hotel Nandi
- Hotel Metro
- Aashapura Hotel, Tours and Travels
- Hotel Shiv Darshan
- Sagar General Store
- Hari Om Tea Shop
- Anmol Selection
- V L Shah Dharamsala
- Gokul Dairy Farm
- Jay Jodiyar Pushp Bhandar
- Sabri Store where Mr Ali Ahmedbhai is at the counter. Next shop has Mr Qasimbhai
- Shyam Guest House
- Hotel Shiv
- Hotel Kailash
- Shree Ram Guest House
- Shivananda Restaurant (idly, alo paratha, alo poha)
- Payal Tours and Travels
- Shubham Tea Centre
- Shivdoot Tours and Travels
- Dilkush Tea Centre (Mr Abbas and Mr Shoaib at the counter)
- Shree Somnath Shopping Centre
- Shree Somnath Trust Sanchalit Alpahar (The Food Outlet Run by Somnath Trust)
- Tanna Guest House
- Hotel Avadh
- Kutch Handicrafts
- Yogi Tours and Travels
- Kutch Kala
- M K Goswami
- Aadesh Restaurant
- Vansh Pan and Cold Drinks
- Bhabha Restaurant
- Chamunda Tea Centre
- Jalaram Travels
- Hotel Tirth
- Om Guest House
- Shree Somnath Trust Swastik Shopping Plaza
- Shree Somnath Maheshwari Bhawan
- Manas Pan and Tea Shop
- Shree Ashapura Travels
- Kutch Culture
- Bhabha Food Junction
- Shiva Restaurant
- Shiv Ganga Restaurant
- Kutch Art
Leaving Dwarkadhish for Nageshwar Temple
In Dwarkadhish it is automan Mr Dhirubhai who takes me to Nageshwar Temple which has Lord Shiva Jyotirlinga. Nageshwar is one of the 12 Shiva Jyotirlingas in India. Leave Dwarkadhish at 10.10 am and reach Nageshwar at 10.40. After putting in prayers and etching thoughts in a diary, i come out of temple where i meet young girl Amisha who puts chandan on my forehead. My best wishes to Amisha and her family members. Meet Mr Meeru who is kind enough to give picture of mine. There is Mr Naresh one of the staff members of Shivam Dining Hall run by Mr Huda bhai whom i speak to on phone who is away in Dwarkadhish. A beaming private security guard greets me when i reach Nageshwar and this security guard is different from Mr Rajkumar Gautam whom i met last year and he was equally cheerful at that time.
Leave Nageshwar at 12.40, reach Dwarkadhish at 1.10 pm. It is necessary to point out that automan Mr Dhirubhai is well mannered and during course of the journey doesn't engage in any histrionics.
According to Mr Kishorebhai of Anand Novelty (stationery shop) Dwarkadhish temple is more than 5,000 years old. The Gomti river which flows there has its own pace and current, moves in stipulated time and stipulated direction. Lord Dwarkadhish was born in Mathura, spent youth in Gokul. Later came to Dwarkadhish and resided in Byet Dwarka. The Temple has round the year glory. In Dwarkadhish in Annapoorna Bhojanalaya meet Gaurav, Rana, Prakash and Ameera ben. Ameera ben is quite old and is able to place me.
Leaving for Okha
Leave Dwarkadhish for Okha by Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSTC) bus at 3.47 pm. There is a woman conductor on board who is quite helpful.We are on State Highway 25 and the distance as suggested is Okha 28 kms, Mithapur 18 kms. At 4 pm we are in Makanpur, 4.03 Mojap, 4.07 National Academy of Coastal Police. At 4.14 we are at Tata Chemicals Limited Mithapur. And herein there is a Bust of Jamsetji Tata. TATA Leadership With Trust. At 4.25 comes hoarding of Defence Area Proceed slowly. At 4.33 Byet Dwarka Jetty Okha Nagarpalika Sabhi Yatriyo Ka Hardik Swagat Karta Hai.
At 4.36 we are in Okha and around 5 pm in Kaleshwar Mandir (Lord Kaleshwar Temple) across railway tracks.
Sightings in Okha
- Mujibhai Jivabhai Store
- Eduworld Global School Dwarka Hoarding
- Aadarsh Laundry
- Shreeji Bangles
- Raj Hair Art
- Vibhuti Studio
- Prabhat Studio
- Ambika Sweets and Namkeen
- Zalak Fashion
- Karia Bros
- Yours Tailors
- M K Tailors
- Prashant Tailors
- S.K. Cellular
- Harsiddhi Stationers
- Milan Bhel house cart
- Sreenath Provision Stores
- Opera Hair Art
- Meet Zala Jaswant bhai of Baba Ramdev store whom i occasionally speak to on phone from New
Delhi
- Meet Mr Vijaybhai of Vaishali Pan
- State Bank of India Port Okha
Leave Okha at 5.21 by a shared taxi and reach Dwarkadhish at 6. 10 pm. The taximan goes by the name Mr Balraj and he is well mannered. His taxi is pretty old having witnessed churns at different point of time but sturdy enough to carry enough load.
In Agarwal Seva Sadan meet Mr Dhirubhai Ambani, Mr Maharajbhai, Mr Balrambhai, Mr Yagneshbhai and Mr Mahenderbhai and all of them make extra effort to make my stay comfortable. I even hand over Lord Govinda's (Lord Venkateswara of Tirumala) pictures to Mr Yagnesh Kumar V Upadhyay and his staff. Only once i had full-fledged meals at this guest house, the rest of the time rice with curd and it was good on stomach.
On a Thursday i leave the bed by 4 am and head to a tea centre run by Mr Narainbhai. I leave for Byet Dwarka by 6.30. The ride to Byet Dwarka Jetty is accomplished in a Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSTC) bus.
When we were frisked twice in a day at an airport different from a seaport.
After i left Somnath after three day stay the temple thoughts reminded me of my first sojourn to Somnath Temple way back in May 2005. At that point of time large containers of milk could be easily spotted being carried by milk vendors to temple to be offered to Lord Somnath and frisking was non existent as against two layers that we are witness to nowadays. At that time i was visiting Somnath from Gir Sasan where i had gone to do a story on Asiatic Lions. Why frisking has come in places across country is hard to guess but the fact of the matter is the more they would engage in misadventure the more they would be required to seek such measures. It is automan Mr Daddoo bhai who is kind enough to drop me at Somnath station and his mannerism is to be appreciated. I smile at the police personnel probably an RPF (Railway Protection Force) man at Somnath station and he returns the smile.
There is a sole train that connects Somnath to Dwarkadhish. At Somnath Station i meet Mr S Sin who stays about 30 to 40 kms away from Somnath and is associated with GTPL the company that provides cable and net connections across Gujarat. Mr S Sin is kind enough to offer seat at the station. The train i am in leaves Somnath at 10.35 pm and reaches Dwarka after 7.30 the next morning. There is Okha-Howrah train stationed on Platform One. There are no porters at Dwarkadhish station and passengers are left to fend for themselves as they are supposed/made to carry the luggage from Platform no 2 to a parking lot. A shared auto ride takes me to Balaji Bhawan. With the manager looking a bit reluctant and in two minds, i find it more appropriate to seek room in Agarwal Seva Sadan in Dwarkadhish. I may take a room in Balaji Bhawan the next time. In Dwarkadhish meet Mr Jeta bhai of Dwarkapuri Guest House asking me to take room in Yamuna Guest House. Meet fruit vendor Mr Jayesh. Meet Mr Vijlibhai and Mr Rajeshbhai. Meet automan Mr Parasbhai.
Sightings in Somnath
- Davat Beverages Limun
- Gajanand Guest House
- Star Cold Drinks
- Samrat Restaurant ( Ghar Jaisa Khana) (Home like food)
- Hotel Nandi
- Hotel Metro
- Aashapura Hotel, Tours and Travels
- Hotel Shiv Darshan
- Sagar General Store
- Hari Om Tea Shop
- Anmol Selection
- V L Shah Dharamsala
- Gokul Dairy Farm
- Jay Jodiyar Pushp Bhandar
- Sabri Store where Mr Ali Ahmedbhai is at the counter. Next shop has Mr Qasimbhai
- Shyam Guest House
- Hotel Shiv
- Hotel Kailash
- Shree Ram Guest House
- Shivananda Restaurant (idly, alo paratha, alo poha)
- Payal Tours and Travels
- Shubham Tea Centre
- Shivdoot Tours and Travels
- Dilkush Tea Centre (Mr Abbas and Mr Shoaib at the counter)
- Shree Somnath Shopping Centre
- Shree Somnath Trust Sanchalit Alpahar (The Food Outlet Run by Somnath Trust)
- Tanna Guest House
- Hotel Avadh
- Kutch Handicrafts
- Yogi Tours and Travels
- Kutch Kala
- M K Goswami
- Aadesh Restaurant
- Vansh Pan and Cold Drinks
- Bhabha Restaurant
- Chamunda Tea Centre
- Jalaram Travels
- Hotel Tirth
- Om Guest House
- Shree Somnath Trust Swastik Shopping Plaza
- Shree Somnath Maheshwari Bhawan
- Manas Pan and Tea Shop
- Shree Ashapura Travels
- Kutch Culture
- Bhabha Food Junction
- Shiva Restaurant
- Shiv Ganga Restaurant
- Kutch Art
Leaving Dwarkadhish for Nageshwar Temple
In Dwarkadhish it is automan Mr Dhirubhai who takes me to Nageshwar Temple which has Lord Shiva Jyotirlinga. Nageshwar is one of the 12 Shiva Jyotirlingas in India. Leave Dwarkadhish at 10.10 am and reach Nageshwar at 10.40. After putting in prayers and etching thoughts in a diary, i come out of temple where i meet young girl Amisha who puts chandan on my forehead. My best wishes to Amisha and her family members. Meet Mr Meeru who is kind enough to give picture of mine. There is Mr Naresh one of the staff members of Shivam Dining Hall run by Mr Huda bhai whom i speak to on phone who is away in Dwarkadhish. A beaming private security guard greets me when i reach Nageshwar and this security guard is different from Mr Rajkumar Gautam whom i met last year and he was equally cheerful at that time.
Leave Nageshwar at 12.40, reach Dwarkadhish at 1.10 pm. It is necessary to point out that automan Mr Dhirubhai is well mannered and during course of the journey doesn't engage in any histrionics.
According to Mr Kishorebhai of Anand Novelty (stationery shop) Dwarkadhish temple is more than 5,000 years old. The Gomti river which flows there has its own pace and current, moves in stipulated time and stipulated direction. Lord Dwarkadhish was born in Mathura, spent youth in Gokul. Later came to Dwarkadhish and resided in Byet Dwarka. The Temple has round the year glory. In Dwarkadhish in Annapoorna Bhojanalaya meet Gaurav, Rana, Prakash and Ameera ben. Ameera ben is quite old and is able to place me.
Leaving for Okha
Leave Dwarkadhish for Okha by Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSTC) bus at 3.47 pm. There is a woman conductor on board who is quite helpful.We are on State Highway 25 and the distance as suggested is Okha 28 kms, Mithapur 18 kms. At 4 pm we are in Makanpur, 4.03 Mojap, 4.07 National Academy of Coastal Police. At 4.14 we are at Tata Chemicals Limited Mithapur. And herein there is a Bust of Jamsetji Tata. TATA Leadership With Trust. At 4.25 comes hoarding of Defence Area Proceed slowly. At 4.33 Byet Dwarka Jetty Okha Nagarpalika Sabhi Yatriyo Ka Hardik Swagat Karta Hai.
At 4.36 we are in Okha and around 5 pm in Kaleshwar Mandir (Lord Kaleshwar Temple) across railway tracks.
Sightings in Okha
- Mujibhai Jivabhai Store
- Eduworld Global School Dwarka Hoarding
- Aadarsh Laundry
- Shreeji Bangles
- Raj Hair Art
- Vibhuti Studio
- Prabhat Studio
- Ambika Sweets and Namkeen
- Zalak Fashion
- Karia Bros
- Yours Tailors
- M K Tailors
- Prashant Tailors
- S.K. Cellular
- Harsiddhi Stationers
- Milan Bhel house cart
- Sreenath Provision Stores
- Opera Hair Art
- Meet Zala Jaswant bhai of Baba Ramdev store whom i occasionally speak to on phone from New
Delhi
- Meet Mr Vijaybhai of Vaishali Pan
- State Bank of India Port Okha
Leave Okha at 5.21 by a shared taxi and reach Dwarkadhish at 6. 10 pm. The taximan goes by the name Mr Balraj and he is well mannered. His taxi is pretty old having witnessed churns at different point of time but sturdy enough to carry enough load.
In Agarwal Seva Sadan meet Mr Dhirubhai Ambani, Mr Maharajbhai, Mr Balrambhai, Mr Yagneshbhai and Mr Mahenderbhai and all of them make extra effort to make my stay comfortable. I even hand over Lord Govinda's (Lord Venkateswara of Tirumala) pictures to Mr Yagnesh Kumar V Upadhyay and his staff. Only once i had full-fledged meals at this guest house, the rest of the time rice with curd and it was good on stomach.
On a Thursday i leave the bed by 4 am and head to a tea centre run by Mr Narainbhai. I leave for Byet Dwarka by 6.30. The ride to Byet Dwarka Jetty is accomplished in a Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSTC) bus.
When we were frisked twice in a day at an airport different from a seaport.
Saturday, May 11, 2019
Why we relish going to Somnath
Why we relish going to Somnath
It is more than mere affection for the reigning Lord in Somnath that endears millions to travel to the pilgrimage centre each year. Once there and settled, the need to get the recitation session complete is overwhelming with minutes turning to hours giving you an aura of invincibility and of a different class. As there are no easy and direct connectivity between the city of Delhi and town of Somnath, the different set of train journeys can really test your patience. Especially the train ride from Ahmedabad to Somnath which can easily be completed under six hours takes over nine hours. Once done and dusted the plains of Somnath beckon you with the Lord easy to reach and easy to access.
As for the weather at this time of the year it is scorching hot with occasional whisper of temperature turning moderate. Three days and three nights with enough spell of convenience brought by long stay in the temple and the remaining hours in the hotel, one is constantly in awe of the Lord and his mesmerising spell.
Wishing well for the Lord and the Sanctum Sanctorum where he resides.
As Somnath trail got over, my next destination was Dwarkadshish, the journey accomplished by train on a lower berth seat with those in the proximity hailing from place like Kakinada and its enduring heat. I would like to take this opportunity to extend greetings to Mr Huda bhai of Nageshwar in Gujarat, Mr Yagnesh Upadhayay and his entire staff in Dwarkadhish like Dhiru bhai, Maharaj bhai, Balram bhai, Mahendar bhai and those whom i came across in distant lands and with no accompanying rants. A word of praise for Jignesh bhai, Batuk bhai and Shyam bhai of Krishna Vijay Tea Centre and Mr Kishore of Anand Novelty. As for weather in Dwarkadhish at this time of the year, it is fairly hot with no signs of heat abating during the entire day. If you wish to travel to Byet Dwarka, vessel is the sole choice as the plan to construct road providing the essential link to Byet Dwarka is in preparation mode with nothing concrete on table. Once this road comes up, Byet Dwarka would be easy to access and even the Lord Hanuman temple which is the sole temple in the world where there are idols of Lord Hanuman and his son popularly known as Hanuman Dandi temple. To access Hanuman Dandi temple, the ride by Chakda is easy on your pocket. The ride is bumpy as there are patches of not well maintained road and once at the temple however little short is your stay, recitation is necessary. Best wishes to Hanuman Dandi Temple and the priest who has affable nature.
It is more than mere affection for the reigning Lord in Somnath that endears millions to travel to the pilgrimage centre each year. Once there and settled, the need to get the recitation session complete is overwhelming with minutes turning to hours giving you an aura of invincibility and of a different class. As there are no easy and direct connectivity between the city of Delhi and town of Somnath, the different set of train journeys can really test your patience. Especially the train ride from Ahmedabad to Somnath which can easily be completed under six hours takes over nine hours. Once done and dusted the plains of Somnath beckon you with the Lord easy to reach and easy to access.
As for the weather at this time of the year it is scorching hot with occasional whisper of temperature turning moderate. Three days and three nights with enough spell of convenience brought by long stay in the temple and the remaining hours in the hotel, one is constantly in awe of the Lord and his mesmerising spell.
Wishing well for the Lord and the Sanctum Sanctorum where he resides.
As Somnath trail got over, my next destination was Dwarkadshish, the journey accomplished by train on a lower berth seat with those in the proximity hailing from place like Kakinada and its enduring heat. I would like to take this opportunity to extend greetings to Mr Huda bhai of Nageshwar in Gujarat, Mr Yagnesh Upadhayay and his entire staff in Dwarkadhish like Dhiru bhai, Maharaj bhai, Balram bhai, Mahendar bhai and those whom i came across in distant lands and with no accompanying rants. A word of praise for Jignesh bhai, Batuk bhai and Shyam bhai of Krishna Vijay Tea Centre and Mr Kishore of Anand Novelty. As for weather in Dwarkadhish at this time of the year, it is fairly hot with no signs of heat abating during the entire day. If you wish to travel to Byet Dwarka, vessel is the sole choice as the plan to construct road providing the essential link to Byet Dwarka is in preparation mode with nothing concrete on table. Once this road comes up, Byet Dwarka would be easy to access and even the Lord Hanuman temple which is the sole temple in the world where there are idols of Lord Hanuman and his son popularly known as Hanuman Dandi temple. To access Hanuman Dandi temple, the ride by Chakda is easy on your pocket. The ride is bumpy as there are patches of not well maintained road and once at the temple however little short is your stay, recitation is necessary. Best wishes to Hanuman Dandi Temple and the priest who has affable nature.
Road shows that evoke giggles
Road shows that evoke giggles
As new set of revelations come in, this poll animation replete with evacuation and unchallenged commotion is being reported worldwide without any hiccups and hesitation. This animation with seven phase session has seen five sets go past with enough moolah blast. Political caterers are tipped to spend over Rs 0.5 La Cr over a period of two months, with enough business honchos tapped in tons. Over 5,000 men in grey suits have been roped in worldwide to contribute to political theatre kitty with some having expression of glum and not in a state of being witty. This summer poll exercise with enough poll baiters and cries has a steady roadmap of road shows with those showering rose petals post cash handover rolls.
One can't imagine rose petals being showered without cash award and to get a sense that this is affection at its best is an illusion as these rose petals participants are nothing but give and take guest. Road shows this season are a farce, participants do offer arguments that are nothing but crass, pitched on rooftop of vehicles delivers giggles. Road shows with TV crew reporting the same is an exercise having remnants of lunacy as these road shows are nothing that comes for free. This poll brouhaha with five sets gone and two to go doesn't elicit public interest to the core as they are too tired of cliched poll promises and no easy accessibility to political caterers premises. Once this season of poll upheaval settles down, all eyes would be on who would take the crown. Some in khaki need to be upbraided with some being cringe elements for their lax commitment and easy to decipher snooping engagement.
Polls would come and go, the nation should in all rotating circumstances retain its glow, a dip in Sensex, a plane flying from as varied place as Texas would be watched with bated breath, the need to provide medicare to millions of Indians the Ayushman Bharat Scheme should be upgraded and pressed. Ayushman Bharat Scheme is a noble cause and here none of the govt in power have to take a pause.
As new set of revelations come in, this poll animation replete with evacuation and unchallenged commotion is being reported worldwide without any hiccups and hesitation. This animation with seven phase session has seen five sets go past with enough moolah blast. Political caterers are tipped to spend over Rs 0.5 La Cr over a period of two months, with enough business honchos tapped in tons. Over 5,000 men in grey suits have been roped in worldwide to contribute to political theatre kitty with some having expression of glum and not in a state of being witty. This summer poll exercise with enough poll baiters and cries has a steady roadmap of road shows with those showering rose petals post cash handover rolls.
One can't imagine rose petals being showered without cash award and to get a sense that this is affection at its best is an illusion as these rose petals participants are nothing but give and take guest. Road shows this season are a farce, participants do offer arguments that are nothing but crass, pitched on rooftop of vehicles delivers giggles. Road shows with TV crew reporting the same is an exercise having remnants of lunacy as these road shows are nothing that comes for free. This poll brouhaha with five sets gone and two to go doesn't elicit public interest to the core as they are too tired of cliched poll promises and no easy accessibility to political caterers premises. Once this season of poll upheaval settles down, all eyes would be on who would take the crown. Some in khaki need to be upbraided with some being cringe elements for their lax commitment and easy to decipher snooping engagement.
Polls would come and go, the nation should in all rotating circumstances retain its glow, a dip in Sensex, a plane flying from as varied place as Texas would be watched with bated breath, the need to provide medicare to millions of Indians the Ayushman Bharat Scheme should be upgraded and pressed. Ayushman Bharat Scheme is a noble cause and here none of the govt in power have to take a pause.
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Notes from Somnath Temple in Gujarat in India
Notes from Somnath Temple in Gujarat in India
I have still not been able to figure out following long recitation (putting in prayers) in Somnath Temple that after returning to my room my stomach would be in order. To start a story like this is not an aberration; it is of top most concern that notes from body and mind are favourable enough to take different indulgences. In deference to Lord Somnath, long recitation is necessary. And herein lies the puzzle. After due recitation in the temple, later the minutes turning to hours the stomach stays fit and fine and and any intake including liquids and solid food keeps the tummy cosy and on course.
A Trek to Somnath Temple would be incomplete if long recitation is not put in occasionally hindered but not entirely lost to the commotion current in play and different range of conversations that is not attuned to turn grey. Future settings from Somnath Temple would suffice those who would trek all the way to the sacred place hoping against hope that their sailing in coming days and months would be smooth and saliently better. As for weather template at this time of the year, its scorching hot and not entirely muggy, breeze blowing in in fits and starts making the temperature occasionally look moderate. A Somnath Temple Outing can be once or more than that depending on your longing for the reigning Lord and a sense of camaraderie that you share with him. Lord Somnath is omnipresent and at times overburdened with a range of wishes that emanate from his followers but not taxing enough to shoo away his well wishers (conscience keepers). We wish well for the Lord and the Sanctum Sanctorum where he resides as the Lord radiates the same bonhomie to his ardent and not that ardent devotees.
Months of March to August can be a challenge to trek up to Somnath with unsettling summer, discomfiture drawn in hordes if you stay out in the Sun for long and heaps of histrionics if you can't resist to pull out now and then. Hesitation hits you hard if you are in two minds on whether to hit the Somnath trail or not. Be decisive and leave the rest to the Lord. Notwithstanding weather and will thousands and thousands are up to the task of making it to Somnath and the temple, the summer heat none to beat them down. One has to be extra cautious when away from home as the water you take and the food you binge on should be good to your stomach. There are no palatable eating joints near the Somnath Temple and there is a pressing need to get something going on that front.
Somnath Temple Aarti Three Times A Day Amidst Playing of Shehnai, Beating of Drums And Ringing of Bells
As for the Temple And Its Tale Of Success, during the time of aarti , three times a day, marked by playing of Shehnai, ringing of Bells and beating of Drums, the private security guards have turned wiser by not getting entirely rough with followers. Gone are the days when they used to employ full force to weed out any follower who would cross the path of priest carrying aarti. Pushing and shoving is entirely non existent and a neat order to the proceedings is the crowning glory.
A Trek To Somnath Temple can double up as an opportunity to sight the Arabian Sea drawing enough reservoir of strength from the Sun in the Sky with heaps of praise from sighting crowd. Sea Scents/ Tales are enough to ponder on thoughts of whether the sea would remain calm and quiet in the years to come or turn unpredictable encompassing sea battles involving sailors and suitors. This Arabian Sea extends for miles and miles and any attempt to lay a siege can be a nightmare. We Hope And Pray The Sea Stays Quiet And Temple Draws Accolades Of Support and Retains Its Glory For Centuries.
For those residing in the Caribbean, Somnath is a pilgrimage centre in India (Gujarat State), one of 12 Lord Shiva Jyotirlingas in India endowed with love and affection from devotees.
I have still not been able to figure out following long recitation (putting in prayers) in Somnath Temple that after returning to my room my stomach would be in order. To start a story like this is not an aberration; it is of top most concern that notes from body and mind are favourable enough to take different indulgences. In deference to Lord Somnath, long recitation is necessary. And herein lies the puzzle. After due recitation in the temple, later the minutes turning to hours the stomach stays fit and fine and and any intake including liquids and solid food keeps the tummy cosy and on course.
A Trek to Somnath Temple would be incomplete if long recitation is not put in occasionally hindered but not entirely lost to the commotion current in play and different range of conversations that is not attuned to turn grey. Future settings from Somnath Temple would suffice those who would trek all the way to the sacred place hoping against hope that their sailing in coming days and months would be smooth and saliently better. As for weather template at this time of the year, its scorching hot and not entirely muggy, breeze blowing in in fits and starts making the temperature occasionally look moderate. A Somnath Temple Outing can be once or more than that depending on your longing for the reigning Lord and a sense of camaraderie that you share with him. Lord Somnath is omnipresent and at times overburdened with a range of wishes that emanate from his followers but not taxing enough to shoo away his well wishers (conscience keepers). We wish well for the Lord and the Sanctum Sanctorum where he resides as the Lord radiates the same bonhomie to his ardent and not that ardent devotees.
Months of March to August can be a challenge to trek up to Somnath with unsettling summer, discomfiture drawn in hordes if you stay out in the Sun for long and heaps of histrionics if you can't resist to pull out now and then. Hesitation hits you hard if you are in two minds on whether to hit the Somnath trail or not. Be decisive and leave the rest to the Lord. Notwithstanding weather and will thousands and thousands are up to the task of making it to Somnath and the temple, the summer heat none to beat them down. One has to be extra cautious when away from home as the water you take and the food you binge on should be good to your stomach. There are no palatable eating joints near the Somnath Temple and there is a pressing need to get something going on that front.
Somnath Temple Aarti Three Times A Day Amidst Playing of Shehnai, Beating of Drums And Ringing of Bells
As for the Temple And Its Tale Of Success, during the time of aarti , three times a day, marked by playing of Shehnai, ringing of Bells and beating of Drums, the private security guards have turned wiser by not getting entirely rough with followers. Gone are the days when they used to employ full force to weed out any follower who would cross the path of priest carrying aarti. Pushing and shoving is entirely non existent and a neat order to the proceedings is the crowning glory.
A Trek To Somnath Temple can double up as an opportunity to sight the Arabian Sea drawing enough reservoir of strength from the Sun in the Sky with heaps of praise from sighting crowd. Sea Scents/ Tales are enough to ponder on thoughts of whether the sea would remain calm and quiet in the years to come or turn unpredictable encompassing sea battles involving sailors and suitors. This Arabian Sea extends for miles and miles and any attempt to lay a siege can be a nightmare. We Hope And Pray The Sea Stays Quiet And Temple Draws Accolades Of Support and Retains Its Glory For Centuries.
For those residing in the Caribbean, Somnath is a pilgrimage centre in India (Gujarat State), one of 12 Lord Shiva Jyotirlingas in India endowed with love and affection from devotees.
Sunday, May 5, 2019
Expressing Gratitude To People of Somnath, Dwarkadhish and Nageshwar in Gujarat in India
Expressing Gratitude To People of Somnath, Dwarkadhish and Nageshwar in Gujarat in India
As i was in Dwarkadhish in Gujarat Mr Huda bhai of Shivam Dining Hall of Nageshwar along with his brother visited me in Agarwal Seva Sadan. Huda bhai handed me large picture of Lord Nageshwar. Huda bhai whom i have known since 2012 when i visited Nageshwar was meeting me after seven years. I have spoken to him several times on phone in these years. I had a long chat with him in Agarwal Seva Sadan room which is known for its space and spell of belongingness. I won't forget courtesy extended to me by Huda bhai who had recently visited Uttarakhand state in North India. About chat with Huda bhai and his brother i would write some other time. I am so thankful to Huda bhai. Equally candid and helpful were Mr Yagnesh Kumar V Upadhayay, Balram bhai, Dhirubhai, Maharaj bhai, Mahendar bhai of Agarwal Seva Sadan. They provided me room in Agarwal Seva Sadan in an area where peace is the reigning sentiment and unlike city of Delhi where abuse flows from nearby house and people create nuisance as political class has no control over men in khaki. Dwarkadhish is a paradise unlike Delhi where pollution and money power rules the roost.
Different set of people i came across in Somnath in Gujarat in India and not to be missed hospitality extended by them. In particular Mr Mahesh of Hotel Radhe in Somnath was helpful as he prepared meals for me time and again.
Of particular significance has been Mr Junaid of Amul store. Mr Abbas and Mr Sohaib of Dilkush Tea Centre, Narain bhai and his son of Chamunda Tea Centre, Mr Mahesh, Mr Javed, Mr Sunny, Kadi ben of Hotel Radhe deserve a word of appreciation. Mr Jayesh of Jalaram Travels whom i met in Somnath during early part of my stay had left for election duty as narrated by his wife. The courtesy extended by Mr Raju and Mr Rajesh of Somnath Trust office is not to be forgotten. Tuesday after attending morning aarti and having returned to room i recited Sunderkand. This was followed by another visit to Somnath Temple where i was witness to some portion of afternoon aarti.
Hotel Nandi and Hotel Deep where i would like to stay in future
After taking metthi paratha and curd i set out in search for hotels where i would like to stay in future. Hotel Nandi and Hotel Deep seem to be two place where i would like to stay in future. The search for hotel rooms took me to Om Guest House which has its owner as Mahendrabhai. Hotel Tirth with Mr Ajeet at the counter. Hotel Shivam with Akram bhai at the counter (Hotel Shivam belongs to Mr Kishore Barai and his son Amit bhai who now stay in Rajkot). Mr Kishore Barai and Mr Amit bhai used to stay in Somnath earlier where i have met them and they now run a palatial hotel in Rajkot. Hotel Deep which is opposite Lohana Mahajan Vadi which has Deepak bhai and Dinesh bhai. Hotel Shivkrupa which has Vijaybhai V Devaliya Prajapati. Hotel Krishna with Mr Ramesh at the counter, Hotel Nandi with Mr Vipul J Raja. Hotel Nandi has been renovated in recent months. All these hotels and staff were keen to have me as their guest. I even visited Shyam Guest House. Equally cheerful was Mr Afzal of Paavan tours and travels who was able to place me.
Mr Goswami's son was at Goswami book store and from here i collected writing notebook. From Ali Ahmed bhai's Sabri Store i collected Gillette shaving cream . Mr Qasim of nearby store was equally candid and helpful. Of particular significance has been Mr Suresh bhai of Somnath trust's merchandise store inside the temple who came with his child.
Enough Grandeur and Grace
Of particular significance is the Somnath Temple with enough Grandeur and Grace. A surging footfall round the year, the three sets of aarti during the entire day accompanied with playing of Shehnai (Shehnai is a South Asian music instrument), ringing of bells and beating of drums is something that keeps the tempo going. On the banks of Arabian sea the sight can reach miles into the sea with equally visible boats. Somnath Jyotirlinga is easy to access and easy to reach, a prayer or two to Somnath Jyotirlinga is a must. The staff makes effort to keep temple and its premises clean.
I attended evening aarti on a Tuesday and post evening aarti i visited the temple again. Chamunda tea centre run by Narain bhai gets opened by 3.30 in the morning. On Tuesday evening i had handful of grapes along with two sets of curd and boarded an auto of automan Daddoo bhai to reach Somnath railway station. There i met S Sin working in GTPL that provided net connectivity and cable connection to entire State of Gujarat. The train from Somnath to Dwarka was destined to leave after 10 pm and reach after 7 am the next day. In the train i met a gentleman from Kakinada which he told me was 550 kms away from Hyderabad in Telangana. Telangana is peaceful and remain so. Some cities where posh colony staff and car drivers create reign of terror and pass filthy abuse would continue to get noted for their unworthy proceedings. The cities of South are a paradise and would continue to get top billing.
As i was in Dwarkadhish in Gujarat Mr Huda bhai of Shivam Dining Hall of Nageshwar along with his brother visited me in Agarwal Seva Sadan. Huda bhai handed me large picture of Lord Nageshwar. Huda bhai whom i have known since 2012 when i visited Nageshwar was meeting me after seven years. I have spoken to him several times on phone in these years. I had a long chat with him in Agarwal Seva Sadan room which is known for its space and spell of belongingness. I won't forget courtesy extended to me by Huda bhai who had recently visited Uttarakhand state in North India. About chat with Huda bhai and his brother i would write some other time. I am so thankful to Huda bhai. Equally candid and helpful were Mr Yagnesh Kumar V Upadhayay, Balram bhai, Dhirubhai, Maharaj bhai, Mahendar bhai of Agarwal Seva Sadan. They provided me room in Agarwal Seva Sadan in an area where peace is the reigning sentiment and unlike city of Delhi where abuse flows from nearby house and people create nuisance as political class has no control over men in khaki. Dwarkadhish is a paradise unlike Delhi where pollution and money power rules the roost.
Different set of people i came across in Somnath in Gujarat in India and not to be missed hospitality extended by them. In particular Mr Mahesh of Hotel Radhe in Somnath was helpful as he prepared meals for me time and again.
Of particular significance has been Mr Junaid of Amul store. Mr Abbas and Mr Sohaib of Dilkush Tea Centre, Narain bhai and his son of Chamunda Tea Centre, Mr Mahesh, Mr Javed, Mr Sunny, Kadi ben of Hotel Radhe deserve a word of appreciation. Mr Jayesh of Jalaram Travels whom i met in Somnath during early part of my stay had left for election duty as narrated by his wife. The courtesy extended by Mr Raju and Mr Rajesh of Somnath Trust office is not to be forgotten. Tuesday after attending morning aarti and having returned to room i recited Sunderkand. This was followed by another visit to Somnath Temple where i was witness to some portion of afternoon aarti.
Hotel Nandi and Hotel Deep where i would like to stay in future
After taking metthi paratha and curd i set out in search for hotels where i would like to stay in future. Hotel Nandi and Hotel Deep seem to be two place where i would like to stay in future. The search for hotel rooms took me to Om Guest House which has its owner as Mahendrabhai. Hotel Tirth with Mr Ajeet at the counter. Hotel Shivam with Akram bhai at the counter (Hotel Shivam belongs to Mr Kishore Barai and his son Amit bhai who now stay in Rajkot). Mr Kishore Barai and Mr Amit bhai used to stay in Somnath earlier where i have met them and they now run a palatial hotel in Rajkot. Hotel Deep which is opposite Lohana Mahajan Vadi which has Deepak bhai and Dinesh bhai. Hotel Shivkrupa which has Vijaybhai V Devaliya Prajapati. Hotel Krishna with Mr Ramesh at the counter, Hotel Nandi with Mr Vipul J Raja. Hotel Nandi has been renovated in recent months. All these hotels and staff were keen to have me as their guest. I even visited Shyam Guest House. Equally cheerful was Mr Afzal of Paavan tours and travels who was able to place me.
Mr Goswami's son was at Goswami book store and from here i collected writing notebook. From Ali Ahmed bhai's Sabri Store i collected Gillette shaving cream . Mr Qasim of nearby store was equally candid and helpful. Of particular significance has been Mr Suresh bhai of Somnath trust's merchandise store inside the temple who came with his child.
Enough Grandeur and Grace
Of particular significance is the Somnath Temple with enough Grandeur and Grace. A surging footfall round the year, the three sets of aarti during the entire day accompanied with playing of Shehnai (Shehnai is a South Asian music instrument), ringing of bells and beating of drums is something that keeps the tempo going. On the banks of Arabian sea the sight can reach miles into the sea with equally visible boats. Somnath Jyotirlinga is easy to access and easy to reach, a prayer or two to Somnath Jyotirlinga is a must. The staff makes effort to keep temple and its premises clean.
I attended evening aarti on a Tuesday and post evening aarti i visited the temple again. Chamunda tea centre run by Narain bhai gets opened by 3.30 in the morning. On Tuesday evening i had handful of grapes along with two sets of curd and boarded an auto of automan Daddoo bhai to reach Somnath railway station. There i met S Sin working in GTPL that provided net connectivity and cable connection to entire State of Gujarat. The train from Somnath to Dwarka was destined to leave after 10 pm and reach after 7 am the next day. In the train i met a gentleman from Kakinada which he told me was 550 kms away from Hyderabad in Telangana. Telangana is peaceful and remain so. Some cities where posh colony staff and car drivers create reign of terror and pass filthy abuse would continue to get noted for their unworthy proceedings. The cities of South are a paradise and would continue to get top billing.
Friday, May 3, 2019
Expressing Gratitude To People of Somnath in Gujarat in India
Expressing Gratitude To People of Somnath in Gujarat in India
I won't miss an opportunity to express my gratitude to different set of people i came across in Somnath in Gujarat in India. Mr Mahesh of Hotel Radhe in Somnath was helpful by a large quarter as he prepared meals for me which was more than palatable. On the first day in Somnath temple which i entered a little after 7.30 am and left after 3.15 pm, putting in prayers and reciting Hanuman Chalisa for long was something i relished. Mr Junaid of Amul store was kind enough to dish out butter milk. Same expression of gratitude would go out for Mr Abbas and Mr Sohaib of Dilkush Tea Centre, Narain bhai and his son of Chamunda Tea Centre, Mr Javed, Mr Sunny, Kadi ben of Hotel Radhe. Mr Jayesh of Jalaram Travels who was present in Somnath during early part of my stay had left for election duty as narrated by his wife. The help extended by Mr Raju and Mr Rajesh of Somnath Trust office can be recalled with ease. Tuesday after attending morning aarti and having returned to room i recited Sunderkand. This was followed by another visit to Somnath Temple where i was witness to some portion of afternoon aarti.
Search for different hotels
Later having returned to room i had two sets of metthi paratha and two sets of curd and this was followed by search for hotels where i would like to stay in future. That search took me to Om Guest House which has Mahendrabhai the owner, Hotel Tirth with Mr Ajeet at the counter, Hotel Shivam with Akram bhai at the counter (Hotel Shivam belongs to Mr Kishore Barai and his son Amit bhai who now stay in Rajkot), Hotel Deep which is opposite Lohana Mahajan Vadi which has Deepak bhai and Dinesh bhai, Hotel Shivkrupa which has Vijaybhai V Devaliya Prajapati, Hotel Krishna with Mr Ramesh at the counter, Hotel Nandi with Mr Vipul J Raja. Hotel Nandi has been renovated in recent months. All these hotels and staff seem to be in a mood where they would like to extend hospitality as and when i wished to stay. Hotel Nandi staff wished to know whether i would be coming in group or solo.
In Goswami book store i met Mr Goswami's son and collected writing notebook. I collected Gillette shaving cream from Sabri Store of Mr Ali Ahmed bhai who was more keen to have me at his store for a longer duration. Mr Qasim of nearby store was equally candid and helpful. Mr Suresh bhai of Somnath trust's merchandise store inside the temple was cheerful along with his child. Equally cheerful was Mr Afzal of Paavan tours and travels with laundryman Shantilal introducing his son Som who too was engaged in his laundry business apart from studying. Mr Bharat Ghadiya of VIP Guest House was kind enough to book room for me in Tanna Guest House.
Grandeur and Grace
The Somnath Temple is known for its Grandeur and Grace replete with history that is not easy to miss. Having a footfall that is up and rising in different seasons, the three sets of aarti during the entire day accompanied with playing of Shehnai (Shehnai is a South Asian music instrument), ringing of bells and beating of drums which is high point of its revelation and stay. The Somnath temple is on the banks of sea and there are boulders set in to withstand any rising tide and sight can reach miles into the sea flanked with boats of different shapes and size. The sense that you get from Somnath Temple is Somnath Jyotirlinga is easy to access and easy to reach, a prayer or two to Somnath Jyotirlinga sends vibes that is easy to decipher and discover. The temple and its premises is squeaky clean to the last mile.
On Tuesday evening post evening aarti i visited the temple again. Narain bhai has his shop up and running by 3.30 in the morning with his son filling in late evening. To put it again i won't forget hospitality extended by Mr Mahesh of Hotel Radhe and auto drive provided by Daddoo bhai to Somnath railway station. This visit to Somnath temple would remain etched in my my memory for long. This Gujarat State is peaceful and peace and harmony is the reigning sentiment.
I won't miss an opportunity to express my gratitude to different set of people i came across in Somnath in Gujarat in India. Mr Mahesh of Hotel Radhe in Somnath was helpful by a large quarter as he prepared meals for me which was more than palatable. On the first day in Somnath temple which i entered a little after 7.30 am and left after 3.15 pm, putting in prayers and reciting Hanuman Chalisa for long was something i relished. Mr Junaid of Amul store was kind enough to dish out butter milk. Same expression of gratitude would go out for Mr Abbas and Mr Sohaib of Dilkush Tea Centre, Narain bhai and his son of Chamunda Tea Centre, Mr Javed, Mr Sunny, Kadi ben of Hotel Radhe. Mr Jayesh of Jalaram Travels who was present in Somnath during early part of my stay had left for election duty as narrated by his wife. The help extended by Mr Raju and Mr Rajesh of Somnath Trust office can be recalled with ease. Tuesday after attending morning aarti and having returned to room i recited Sunderkand. This was followed by another visit to Somnath Temple where i was witness to some portion of afternoon aarti.
Search for different hotels
Later having returned to room i had two sets of metthi paratha and two sets of curd and this was followed by search for hotels where i would like to stay in future. That search took me to Om Guest House which has Mahendrabhai the owner, Hotel Tirth with Mr Ajeet at the counter, Hotel Shivam with Akram bhai at the counter (Hotel Shivam belongs to Mr Kishore Barai and his son Amit bhai who now stay in Rajkot), Hotel Deep which is opposite Lohana Mahajan Vadi which has Deepak bhai and Dinesh bhai, Hotel Shivkrupa which has Vijaybhai V Devaliya Prajapati, Hotel Krishna with Mr Ramesh at the counter, Hotel Nandi with Mr Vipul J Raja. Hotel Nandi has been renovated in recent months. All these hotels and staff seem to be in a mood where they would like to extend hospitality as and when i wished to stay. Hotel Nandi staff wished to know whether i would be coming in group or solo.
In Goswami book store i met Mr Goswami's son and collected writing notebook. I collected Gillette shaving cream from Sabri Store of Mr Ali Ahmed bhai who was more keen to have me at his store for a longer duration. Mr Qasim of nearby store was equally candid and helpful. Mr Suresh bhai of Somnath trust's merchandise store inside the temple was cheerful along with his child. Equally cheerful was Mr Afzal of Paavan tours and travels with laundryman Shantilal introducing his son Som who too was engaged in his laundry business apart from studying. Mr Bharat Ghadiya of VIP Guest House was kind enough to book room for me in Tanna Guest House.
Grandeur and Grace
The Somnath Temple is known for its Grandeur and Grace replete with history that is not easy to miss. Having a footfall that is up and rising in different seasons, the three sets of aarti during the entire day accompanied with playing of Shehnai (Shehnai is a South Asian music instrument), ringing of bells and beating of drums which is high point of its revelation and stay. The Somnath temple is on the banks of sea and there are boulders set in to withstand any rising tide and sight can reach miles into the sea flanked with boats of different shapes and size. The sense that you get from Somnath Temple is Somnath Jyotirlinga is easy to access and easy to reach, a prayer or two to Somnath Jyotirlinga sends vibes that is easy to decipher and discover. The temple and its premises is squeaky clean to the last mile.
On Tuesday evening post evening aarti i visited the temple again. Narain bhai has his shop up and running by 3.30 in the morning with his son filling in late evening. To put it again i won't forget hospitality extended by Mr Mahesh of Hotel Radhe and auto drive provided by Daddoo bhai to Somnath railway station. This visit to Somnath temple would remain etched in my my memory for long. This Gujarat State is peaceful and peace and harmony is the reigning sentiment.
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Visiting Somnath temple
Visiting Somnath temple
Having checked in Tanna Guest House in Somnath in Gujarat State in India run by Somnath Trust a little after 8.40 pm on a Saturday it was time to look for something to eat. During the course of my travel from Ahmedabad i availed two sets of veg toast sandwich which i collected from Kalapi restaurant before boarding the train to Somnath. The train ride has its share of hits and misses and meals offered by Honest Caterer in Ahmedabad Station is least palatable as the oil that is used leads to stomach upheaval. This i am telling you from last year's experience. In Ahmedabad Somnath Intercity train i meet Ms Gita old enough, 70 plus, but saddled with enough energy to carry her own baggage. In Somnath took biscuits from a store near Dilkush tea centre run by Mr Abbas and Mr Shoaib and Chamunda tea centre run by Narain bhai and his son. Perhaps the Amul store wasn't serving delicacies at that point of time.
Having taken two sets of black tea from Dilkush tea centre where i came across a group from Vadodra in Gujarat State i returned to my room and retired for the day. Next morning on a Sunday got ready and visited Somnath temple at 8 and stayed there till 3.15 pm, having participated in afternoon aarti. After returning from the temple had two sets of butter milk and coconut biscuits from Amul store where Mr Junaid was at the counter. Around 4.30 pm i had stomach irritation leading to a course where i settled for curd and curd alone to keep my stomach in order. Having not taken proper meals the entire day i craved for a state where stomach won't throw up again and i would be able to withstand the heat resurgence. On a Monday got up a little after 4.30 am and headed to Narain bhai run tea centre. Post tea i vacated the room in Tanna Guest House with Mr Raju the caretaker marking room vacated on the paper delivered by Somnath Trust and Mr Rajesh giving refund at Somnath Trust office counter. Unlike DElhi where three to four people would gather opposite your place of stay and create nuisance everyday, there was none of such nuisance in Somnath, both in Tanna Guest House and Hotel Radhe.
Checked in Hotel Radhe hoping against hope that searing heat won't nail me down. The room number 103 was on Ground Floor and that was enough to ensure the room would remain cool. Visited Somnath Temple later and came out after afternoon aarti. Took brunch comprising metthi paratha and two set of curd knowing fully well this would keep stomach steady and not stale. Here to be noted is Mr Mahesh of Radhe hotel working in pantry who was very helpful. Around 3.30 pm visited the Somnath Temple again and stayed there till 6 pm. There are no palatable eating joints in vicinity of Somnath Temple and this is one area where work should begin in the right earnest. On Monday evening visited VIP Guest House to hand over Lord Govinda's pictures to Mr Bharat Ghadiya and in his absence it was perhaps Mr Mayur who took the pictures. Tuesday again i visited Somnath temple having participated in afternoon and evening aarti. During the course of the day visited Prabhas Patan and met Mr Ali Ahmed bhai of Sabri store and handed over laminated picture of Lord Govinda (Lord Venkateswara). In Somnath Temple at the merchandise store handed Lord Govinda pictures one to Mr Suresh bhai and another to other person. In Hotel Radhe meet Mr Rahul Mr Mahesh (pantry), Mr Javed, Mr Sunny and Kadi ben. In Somnath meet two boys from Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh State with whom i discuss about my trip to Ujjain and Omkareshwar in the month of February. Meet Mr Kumar and Mr Anand from Coimbatore. They Took flight from Coimbatore to Delhi, Delhi to Ahmedabad and from Ahmedabad took train to Somnath. As for Air India Airlines direct connectivity from Delhi to Rajkot, the 9000 and upwards fares even one week before boarding the flight doesn't cut much ice; there is a reigning need for airlines like Vistara and Go Air to step in.
I visited on two different occasions Sri Somnath Maheshwari Bhawan which has a functioning ATM. Meet Mr Jatin bhai from Rajkot who gave class 10 exam. Meet Mr Vijay bhai selling Lord's pictures near Narain bhai's tea centre. In Somnath the surge in the heat and with breeze blowing it made for a mixed picture. Here not to be missed is the point that one should have elaborate meals if one intends to stay in Somnath Temple for long. In Somnath Temple the necessity of having/installing boards at different places of "Observe Silence" is quite strong. Those reciting prayers for long at least for their sake the commotion cruise should be halted and silence should be maintained upfront in the temple premises. The stay in Somnath saw me witness a weather with a hot template mirroring a footfall that was up and moderate with not to be missed observation that vegetable market was all but gone. For taking bananas i had to visit Prabhas Patan where a lone lady or man could be seen selling fruits.
Best time to visit August to March
Somnath notes can't be complete without a reminder that best time to visit the place is August to March, with those intending to visit beyond these months should restrict it to one day. New sets of shops have taken position in Shree Somnath Shopping Centre with none on fruits and vegetables, not inescapable the non existent phone booth. Shree Somnath Trust Sanchalit Alpahar offers food but its quality is debatable. Mr Qasim bhai who has a store next to Mr Ali Ahmed bhai's store was kind enough to call Mr Ali Ahmed bhai from his residence. The stay in Somnath was for three days with enough trace of a longing with the lord; the approach to the temple had two layers of security perhaps remindful of the fact that challenges to security can emanate from any quarter. In Somnath i had the opportunity to visit the Old Somnath temple near Amul Store.
The reigning request would always be to maintain silence inside the temple; the private security guards need to be a little more benevolent instead of pushing the devotees here and there, the high point of temple affiliation are the three aartis during course of the day. Somnath Temple would stay and sail even in challenging times it won't show any imprints of frail. The Dwarkadhish temple in Dwarka in Gujarat is more than 5,000 years old and it looks rocksolid and there is no reason to believe the Somnath Temple won't have remnants of the same template.
Having checked in Tanna Guest House in Somnath in Gujarat State in India run by Somnath Trust a little after 8.40 pm on a Saturday it was time to look for something to eat. During the course of my travel from Ahmedabad i availed two sets of veg toast sandwich which i collected from Kalapi restaurant before boarding the train to Somnath. The train ride has its share of hits and misses and meals offered by Honest Caterer in Ahmedabad Station is least palatable as the oil that is used leads to stomach upheaval. This i am telling you from last year's experience. In Ahmedabad Somnath Intercity train i meet Ms Gita old enough, 70 plus, but saddled with enough energy to carry her own baggage. In Somnath took biscuits from a store near Dilkush tea centre run by Mr Abbas and Mr Shoaib and Chamunda tea centre run by Narain bhai and his son. Perhaps the Amul store wasn't serving delicacies at that point of time.
Having taken two sets of black tea from Dilkush tea centre where i came across a group from Vadodra in Gujarat State i returned to my room and retired for the day. Next morning on a Sunday got ready and visited Somnath temple at 8 and stayed there till 3.15 pm, having participated in afternoon aarti. After returning from the temple had two sets of butter milk and coconut biscuits from Amul store where Mr Junaid was at the counter. Around 4.30 pm i had stomach irritation leading to a course where i settled for curd and curd alone to keep my stomach in order. Having not taken proper meals the entire day i craved for a state where stomach won't throw up again and i would be able to withstand the heat resurgence. On a Monday got up a little after 4.30 am and headed to Narain bhai run tea centre. Post tea i vacated the room in Tanna Guest House with Mr Raju the caretaker marking room vacated on the paper delivered by Somnath Trust and Mr Rajesh giving refund at Somnath Trust office counter. Unlike DElhi where three to four people would gather opposite your place of stay and create nuisance everyday, there was none of such nuisance in Somnath, both in Tanna Guest House and Hotel Radhe.
Checked in Hotel Radhe hoping against hope that searing heat won't nail me down. The room number 103 was on Ground Floor and that was enough to ensure the room would remain cool. Visited Somnath Temple later and came out after afternoon aarti. Took brunch comprising metthi paratha and two set of curd knowing fully well this would keep stomach steady and not stale. Here to be noted is Mr Mahesh of Radhe hotel working in pantry who was very helpful. Around 3.30 pm visited the Somnath Temple again and stayed there till 6 pm. There are no palatable eating joints in vicinity of Somnath Temple and this is one area where work should begin in the right earnest. On Monday evening visited VIP Guest House to hand over Lord Govinda's pictures to Mr Bharat Ghadiya and in his absence it was perhaps Mr Mayur who took the pictures. Tuesday again i visited Somnath temple having participated in afternoon and evening aarti. During the course of the day visited Prabhas Patan and met Mr Ali Ahmed bhai of Sabri store and handed over laminated picture of Lord Govinda (Lord Venkateswara). In Somnath Temple at the merchandise store handed Lord Govinda pictures one to Mr Suresh bhai and another to other person. In Hotel Radhe meet Mr Rahul Mr Mahesh (pantry), Mr Javed, Mr Sunny and Kadi ben. In Somnath meet two boys from Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh State with whom i discuss about my trip to Ujjain and Omkareshwar in the month of February. Meet Mr Kumar and Mr Anand from Coimbatore. They Took flight from Coimbatore to Delhi, Delhi to Ahmedabad and from Ahmedabad took train to Somnath. As for Air India Airlines direct connectivity from Delhi to Rajkot, the 9000 and upwards fares even one week before boarding the flight doesn't cut much ice; there is a reigning need for airlines like Vistara and Go Air to step in.
I visited on two different occasions Sri Somnath Maheshwari Bhawan which has a functioning ATM. Meet Mr Jatin bhai from Rajkot who gave class 10 exam. Meet Mr Vijay bhai selling Lord's pictures near Narain bhai's tea centre. In Somnath the surge in the heat and with breeze blowing it made for a mixed picture. Here not to be missed is the point that one should have elaborate meals if one intends to stay in Somnath Temple for long. In Somnath Temple the necessity of having/installing boards at different places of "Observe Silence" is quite strong. Those reciting prayers for long at least for their sake the commotion cruise should be halted and silence should be maintained upfront in the temple premises. The stay in Somnath saw me witness a weather with a hot template mirroring a footfall that was up and moderate with not to be missed observation that vegetable market was all but gone. For taking bananas i had to visit Prabhas Patan where a lone lady or man could be seen selling fruits.
Best time to visit August to March
Somnath notes can't be complete without a reminder that best time to visit the place is August to March, with those intending to visit beyond these months should restrict it to one day. New sets of shops have taken position in Shree Somnath Shopping Centre with none on fruits and vegetables, not inescapable the non existent phone booth. Shree Somnath Trust Sanchalit Alpahar offers food but its quality is debatable. Mr Qasim bhai who has a store next to Mr Ali Ahmed bhai's store was kind enough to call Mr Ali Ahmed bhai from his residence. The stay in Somnath was for three days with enough trace of a longing with the lord; the approach to the temple had two layers of security perhaps remindful of the fact that challenges to security can emanate from any quarter. In Somnath i had the opportunity to visit the Old Somnath temple near Amul Store.
The reigning request would always be to maintain silence inside the temple; the private security guards need to be a little more benevolent instead of pushing the devotees here and there, the high point of temple affiliation are the three aartis during course of the day. Somnath Temple would stay and sail even in challenging times it won't show any imprints of frail. The Dwarkadhish temple in Dwarka in Gujarat is more than 5,000 years old and it looks rocksolid and there is no reason to believe the Somnath Temple won't have remnants of the same template.
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